[The Word in Art #24] Original Painting & Verse: "The Bridge"
"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God." (I Peter 3:18a)
(Image: Original painting--"Three Arch Bridge", 16" x 20," acrylic on canvas by Matt Philleo)
Several years ago, I was asked to paint this picture of a bridge in my hometown of Merrill, WI. It is a historic bridge spanning the Prairie River in Stange's Park.
When I looked at this painting, I thought of how Jesus Christ spans the gulf between us and God, like a bridge over troubled water. Our sins separate us, but the righteous Christ who never sinned brings us to God. He is the Bridge.
It's a very simple message, but the gospel is a simple message--with profound implications.
Enjoy the simplicity and power of the gospel today.
Be blessed,
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very nice painting.
Thank you, Salma!
beautiful photo with excellent words, after a long day of work
Thank you, Isaac. Enjoy your time off now. :)
Wonderful view of the picture
Thanks!
Great one @mattphilleo.
I appreciate that, Emma!
Lovely and beautiful painting. I love that verse that you quoted. You have a good talent and i'm glad you're using it for the glory of God. Blessings
Thank you, Kingsley! I give God the credit for my talent. Have a blessed day!
Nice painting sir, the word of God enlightened my day. :)
I'm glad for that. The Word of God has that power. In fact, I often pray before reading the Bible: "Lord, use your word to convict me of sin, comfort me, guide me, and enlighten me."