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Can you depict God in Christianity?

Can you depict God in Christianity?

For about a thousand years, in obedience to interpretations of specific Bible passages, pictorial depictions of God in Western Christianity had been avoided by Christian artists. Protestants generally disapprove of the depiction of God the Father, and originally did so strongly.

What the Bible says about drawing near to God?

Hebrews 12:1), we cannot draw near to God. It is sin that separates us from God (cf. Isaiah 59:2). If we want to be close to God, and have that relationship with God, then we have to get rid of the very thing that is putting distance between us.

Is art prohibited in Christianity?

Images of Jesus and narrative scenes from the Life of Christ are the most common subjects, and scenes from the Old Testament play a part in the art of most denominations. Christianity makes far wider use of images than related religions, in which figurative representations are forbidden, such as Islam and Judaism.

What does God say about drawing?

“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image…” (Exodus 20:6). I was just a newborn Christian when I first ran across this verse, and it really shocked me. I loved to draw and paint; my mother was an artist who drew and also sculpted things in wood.

How can I draw close to God?

3 Ways to Grow Closer to God When You Feel Far Away

  1. Reach Out. It can be easy to become overwhelmed by life, but instead of holding everything in, reach out for help.
  2. Limit Distractions. Life is full of so many distractions and unfortunately there are many things that can hinder our walk with God.
  3. Be Intentional.

How do you draw closer to Jesus?

4 Ways You Can Come Closer to Jesus Christ

  1. Read about Jesus in the scriptures.
  2. Worship Him.
  3. Serve others.
  4. Follow His teachings.

Does God want me to be an artist?

God is for you as a Christian Artist! God wants you to step into your design more than even you want to! And as you do that, He opens the doors of His presence and fulfilment in your life so that you can really be the person that God created you to be.

Does God care about art?

Does God care about your artwork? He does. An essential part of God’s nature is that, beyond all possible imagination of abundance and diversity, he’s creative (Genesis 1:1). We reflect that part of his nature in the abundance and diversity of our art, music, movies, etc.