Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a close look at St. Francis of Assisi and his surprising impact on the world of Christian art.
Jacob Davis continues his class on art and the Gospel with a trip to England and Ireland to look at illuminated manuscripts and Gothic architecture.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersection between art and the Gospel with a look at icons and other art of early Eastern Christianity.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a look at the art of the early church.
Bryan Lilly guest-teaches Jacob Davis' class on Art and the Gospel, sharing his thoughts on a theology of beauty. The display of God's beauty through creation, he says, is an intentional act of self-revelation. In addition, God's beauty is a necessary element of our human flourishing.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the connections between art and the Gospel with a look at the New Testament and the theme of creators imitating their creator. Artists, he says, create out of chaos, mend the broken, employ and point to beauty, and fight the darkness.
Jacob Davis continues his class on the intersections between art and the Gospel with a close look at Exodus 31. From that passage, he shares four truths about God and art: the artist's call is a gift from God; God loves all kinds of art; God maintains high standards for goodness, truth, and beauty; and art is for the glory of God.
Jacob Davis kicks off his class about art and the Gospel. In these weeks, he will explore how Scripture presents art, beauty, and imagination, how the arts have shaped church history, how the church has shaped art history, and how Christians can engage the world through the arts today. Jacob will introduce us to Christian thinkers and artists across the centuries, dive into their stories, experience their creativity, and let them inspire us and point us to the beauty of the gospel.
George Paz wraps up his class on introductory evangelism with a discussion of two popular "Christian" cults, the Mormon (LDS) Church, and Jehovah's Witnesses.
George Paz continues his class on introductory evangelism with a second session on Islam. In this lecture, he discusses Islamic ideology, the Five Pillars of Islam, and some tips for sharing your faith with a Muslim.
