Renewing Your Mind Aesthetics in Recent History
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Sep 16, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and esteemed theologian, dives into the significance of beauty within the Christian life. He discusses the historical connection between art and worship, highlighting how past Christians engaged with aesthetics. Sproul critiques modern attitudes that overlook the richness of beauty in faith and examines the delicate balance of truth, goodness, and beauty in the church. He also reflects on the challenges faced by Christian artists, urging a revival of authentic artistic expression in worship.
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Beauty As A Biblical Category
- Scripture frequently speaks of beauty, especially in the Old Testament, tying it to God's character.
- R.C. Sproul frames beauty as a biblical category alongside goodness and truth.
Worship In The Beauty Of Holiness
- The psalms link God's glory and holiness with beauty, urging worship "in the beauty of holiness."
- Sproul emphasizes beauty as intrinsic to God's glory and holiness, not optional ornamentation.
God Is The Norm Of Beauty
- Sproul argues God is the ultimate norm of the good, the true, and the beautiful.
- All goodness, truth, and beauty find their foundation in God's character.
