In my journey to understand the concept of creativity within Christian faith, I recently embarked on a Bible course focused on the keyword “create” through Above Reproach Ministry. This study has shed light on the profound connections between faith and creativity, and how they intertwine as part of God’s divine mystery. By delving into Ephesians 2:11-18 and Ephesians 3:8-13, we gain a biblical perspective on how these elements come together in our lives.
Ephesians 2:11-18: Breaking Down the Wall
In Ephesians 2:11-18, Paul addresses the once insurmountable divide between Jews and Gentiles. The “wall of separation” that divided them has been broken down through Christ’s sacrificial love. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus created a new humanity, uniting both groups into one body, reconciled to God. This act of divine creativity was unimaginable—an extraordinary solution to a profound division.
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13, NKJV)
Ephesians 3:8-13: The Unsearchable Riches of Christ
In Ephesians 3:8-13, Paul speaks of the “unsearchable riches of Christ” and the mystery hidden for ages. This mystery, now revealed, is that through the gospel, Gentiles are fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.
“To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 3:8-9, NKJV)
The Mystery of Faith and Creativity
The mystery of faith, as revealed in these passages, mirrors the mystery of creativity. Just as God revealed His divine plan to unite Jews and Gentiles, He also imparts to us the gift of creativity—an ability to bring forth something new and beautiful from the depths of our being. This creative spark is a reflection of His own nature, for we are made in His image.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV)
Definition of ‘Create’: To bring something into existence; to cause something to happen as a result of one’s actions. In the context of faith, it refers to God’s act of bringing forth new life, purpose, and unity through His divine plan.
For more insights into the divine interplay of faith and creativity, check out the first episode of my series, “Divine Strokes: Unleashing Creativity through Faith” here.
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