Throughout the history of the Christian church, the artist has attempted to interpret the Scriptures in a visual form. During the Renaissance period, illiterate believers depended on the artist to help communicate biblical truth through paintings and sculptures. The imagery of such artists as Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael continues even today to invoke powerful and emotional feelings of reverence. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Protestant church began a separation from the arts. Because aesthetics represented a compromise with the world, people viewed it as anti-Christian. Today’s new generation of theologians sees aesthetics as having an important role in evangelism, worship, and biblical interpretation. Use this collection of illustrations, coupled with Scriptural references, as an integral part of your spiritual growth and development. By applying creative worship techniques, it can deepen our understanding of our faith and encourage us to worship in more creative ways than ever before.