by DDSP | Sep 18, 2025 | Archives, Jesus Christ
The Influence of Jesus on the Arts: Faith, Creativity, and Worship
And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. – John 1:16
From the beginning of the Christian faith until today, Jesus Christ has inspired many forms of art. Through painting, music, stories, and even church buildings, people have tried to show their love for Him and share the message of the gospel..
Jesus in Painting and Sculpture
Artists have painted and carved images of Jesus for hundreds of years. They wanted to show His life, His love, and His sacrifice.
The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci reminds us of the moment Jesus ate with His disciples before going to the cross. It shows His love and the purpose of His mission.
The Pietà by Michelangelo shows Mary holding the body of her Son after the crucifixion. It is a picture of sorrow but also hope, pointing to the great love of God for us.
Churches Built to Honor Christ
The beauty of churches and cathedrals also points to Jesus. These buildings were made so believers could worship together and remember His glory.
Gothic cathedrals with tall arches and stained-glass windows tell the story of Jesus and lift our eyes toward heaven.
Many churches are built in the shape of a cross, reminding us of Christ’s death and the gift of salvation.
When we step inside these places, the very walls seem to tell us of Jesus’ love.
Music for the Glory of Christ
Songs and music have always been a way to worship Jesus. From old hymns to today’s worship songs, believers lift their voices to honor Him.
Handel’s Messiah proclaims the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ.
Hymns and chants throughout the ages remind us of His grace, and modern songs like “Amazing Grace” or “How Great Is Our God” continue this tradition.
Music helps us carry God’s truth in our hearts and brings joy to our faith.
The arts, be they painting, buildings, or music, all point us to Jesus. They remind us of His life, His sacrifice, and His glory. May we see Him not only in works of art but in our daily lives, and may our own words and actions also be a form of worship to the One who gave everything for us.
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. – Habakkuk 2:14
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by DDSP | Sep 17, 2025 | Archives, Jesus Christ
The Influence of Jesus Christ on Science (2) – A Glimpse Through the Lives of Galileo, Kepler, and Pascal
It is He who sits above the circle of the earth,
And its inhabitants are like grasshoppers,
Who stretches out the heavens like a curtain,
And spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.
— Isaiah 40:22
Yesterday, we considered the influence of Jesus Christ on arguably the most outstanding scientist who ever lived in the person of Isaac Newton. Today, we will continue our exploration of Jesus’ influence by considering some more scientists whose works and impacts were heavily influenced by their Christian faith. We will be considering Galileo Galilei, Johannes Kepler, and Blaise Pascal.
These three were not only pioneers in their fields, but they were also witnesses to the harmony between faith and scientific reasoning. Their position on the universe as God’s creation led them to discover truths that resonate with the divine order of the cosmos, even when they were not so popular during their time.
Galileo Galilei
Regarded as the father of science, Galileo’s name is synonymous with the dawn of modern science. His work in astronomy, particularly his advancements in telescope design and his support for the heliocentric theory, has forever changed our understanding of the universe.
Although he faced fierce opposition from the Catholic Church, his steadfast belief in the harmony between scripture and nature never wavered. For Galileo, the heavens were not a distant, empty expanse; they were the creation of a loving Creator. As he gazed at the stars through his telescope, he didn’t just see celestial bodies; he saw the fingerprint of God. Galileo once said, “I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” His faith in Christ empowered him to explore the natural world, confident that it would reveal God’s glory.
Galileo made discoveries about planets and moons that reinforced God’s brilliance and intentionality in creation. Even in the face of conflict with the Church, Galileo held to the belief that both Scripture and science pointed to the same truth: a divine Creator who speaks through His creation. The universe was not a random collection of particles; it was a beautifully ordered system, a reflection of God’s perfect mind.
Johannes Kepler
Whereas Galileo looked outward to the heavens, Johannes Kepler sought to uncover the precise laws that governed them. Kepler’s laws of planetary motion laid the foundation for the physics of motion that would later be perfected by Isaac Newton. Yet for Kepler, his scientific discoveries were deeply intertwined with his faith.
He was a devout Christian of the Lutheran sect, and he saw the laws of the universe as evidence of God’s incredible intelligence and design. To him, each planet’s motion was a reflection of God’s mind, and the order and precision in the cosmos were not accidents of nature—they were the deliberate handiwork of the Creator. In his own words, “The chief aim of all investigations of the external world should be to discover the rational order and harmony which has been imposed on it by God and which He revealed to us in the language of mathematics.”
Kepler believed that understanding the universe was an act of worship. The stars were not mere points of light; they were divine messages written in the language of mathematics, a language that, as he saw it, revealed the mind of God. Kepler’s faith in Christ drove him to explore the cosmos with a sense of awe and reverence, believing that every discovery was a deeper insight into the beauty and brilliance of the Creator.
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal is best known for his work in mathematics, physics, and the invention of the early mechanical calculator. Yet, what makes Pascal’s story particularly profound is how his scientific pursuits were deeply intertwined with his Christian faith. Pascal’s brilliance was matched by a profound spiritual commitment that led him to write Pensées, a work that defends the rationality of Christianity and presents a passionate plea for the necessity of faith.
Pascal, whose work in probability theory has influenced fields far beyond science, believed that reason alone could never answer the deepest questions of human existence. In his famous “Pascal’s Wager,” he argued that faith in God was not only rational but also the most reasonable choice for anyone seeking truth. For Pascal, the universe, in all its complexity and design, pointed to a Creator who was not distant but intimately involved in His creation.
This made his scientific work not just an intellectual pursuit, but an act of honoring God. Pascal once wrote, “The supreme function of man is to know God, and the greatest comfort is to know that He knows us.” His life was a testimony to the belief that the pursuit of knowledge, when grounded in faith, is not in conflict with Christianity but rather a way of understanding and glorifying the Creator.
Galileo, Kepler, and Pascal each saw their work as a response to the divine call. They did not separate their scientific endeavors from their faith in Christ; rather, they saw the two as deeply interconnected. For them, science was not a cold, impersonal study of nature but a way to honor God and discover His wisdom. Their devotion to Christ gave them the courage to explore the mysteries of the universe, confident that in doing so, they would reveal not only the beauty of creation but the glory of the Creator Himself.
To be continued…
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. – Habakkuk 2:14
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by DDSP | Sep 16, 2025 | Archives, Jesus Christ
The Influence of Jesus Christ on Science (1)
And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. – Colossians 1:18
Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word of God. While His life and resurrection are the cornerstone of the Christian faith, His influence extends beyond Christendom as His teachings of love, compassion, forgiveness, and salvation have inspired, guided, and grounded countless people across generations.
From theologians to scientists, political leaders, and artists, many of history’s most influential figures have been shaped, directly or indirectly, by the teachings and example of Jesus. These devout Christian figures have not only found solace and guidance in His words but have also sought to reflect His values in their own lives and work.
One of such persons was Isaac Newton, who was regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of science. Isaac Newton’s outlook was greatly influenced by his Christian faith and unashamedly so, as he famously claimed that science provided humanity another inroad to understanding God better. Even though he was widely renowned for his groundbreaking work in physics and mathematics, Isaac Newton’s understanding of the universe was heavily shaped by his belief in God as the Creator. He therefore saw his work as a way to understand the divine order of the world.
Isaac Newton believed that the laws of nature were reflections of God’s own rational design, and many of his writings on religion and theology also reveal his commitment to the Chrsitian faith. His belief in an orderly universe as well as his quest to better understand the workings of the universe were all underpinned by his firsm conviction that God had a purpose for all things.
Therefore, with all his scientifc exposures and mathematical ingeuity, Isaac Newton never doubted the existence of God or the incarnation of His Son, Jesus Christ. Influence does not get bigger than that.
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. – Habakkuk 2:14
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