Spiritual Gallery

Q: What is the chief end of man?
A: Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.

This second question from the Baptist Catechism effectively summarizes the passion behind the spiritual art collection. In his pursuit to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever, Jonathan sees the gospel centered truths of scripture in visual form, and tries to commit them to canvas. He feels very strongly that Christian art should not be simplistic, “cookie-cutter” images because God and His word are neither of these things. Rather, his hope is that each image will cause the viewer to ponder it, in turn raising questions and beginning dialogue.

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Well Done My Sons acrylic on canvas (with paper) - gallery wrap 36in x 36in Jonathan's tribute to all of the faithful ministers of the gospel throughout history who have suffered for the sake of the gospel. The letters contain biblical references to suffering. Crimson Stain acrylic on canvas - gallery wrap 60in x 48in The stain of all humanity's sin encounters, and is covered over by, the eternal holiness of God.

O Little Town of Bethlehem acrylic on canvas - 3/4 inch frame 48in x 36in. Behind the star of Bethlehem, and the entire advent story, is the atoning blood of Christ. Humanity Fallen acrylic on canvas - 3/4 inch frame 36in x 24in Sinful man can't help but fall prostrate in the light of the Holiness of Almighty God. Yet there is hope. The bands of holiness that pass over the man who reaches toward it, are slowly transforming it.

Humanity Redeemed acrylic on canvas - 3/4 inch frame 48in x 12in The man saved by grace stands in worship under the beams of God's sovereignty. Behind him is his new life in Christ (from left to right), a Royal Priesthood, Happiness, Love, Joy and Eternal Life.