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Does God Forbid All Images?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughImagination is a precious gift from God, reflecting His own boundless creativity. His creation shines with light, beauty, and complexity, from the tiniest amoeba to the vast blue whale, revealing His artistic genius in every detail. The heavens themselves declare His glory, and the firmament shows His handiwork. Made in His image, human beings share this divine drive to imagine, create, innovate, and express through the works of their hands. To deny this creativity would be to deny His nature and purpose, for He has bestowed this capacity upon humanity as a reflection of His own. A world without such expression would be dull and lifeless, contrary to the vibrant essence of His design. We are free to create images of what we see and even those born from our dreams, crossing His boundary only when such creations are used in worship, betraying our exclusive devotion to Him.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe best use of imagination would be to assimilate events, principles, lessons, and doctrine from scripture, transforming us into the image of God.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe imagination enables mankind to envision both beneficial and harmful purposes. Imagination is a gift from God that can be used positively or negatively.
Imagining The Garden of Eden (Part Four)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Garden of Eden was probably prepared or planted after Adam was created so he could see God at work, providing him an example of diligence and satisfaction.
Imagining the Garden of Eden (Part Nine)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe command not to eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil is universal and for all time, applying to each and every one of us.