Pelsue vs Schaeffer: Excellent Art vs Redemptive Art Though Schaeffer was quite down on abstract art, I offer a corrective which is needed in order to have a better working definition of art, and to accommodate the value of abstract art. Schaeffer looks at abstract art as well as the difference between excellent craftsmanship and […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: The Value of Artistic Form Artistic forms give us freedom within boundaries to explore and create powerful works of art. Artistic fittingness helps us have greater potency with our art. Together, these values compliment your creativity and craftsmanship. Copyright © 2025 Joel & Michelle Pelsue. All Rights Reserved. Used with Permission. Free […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: Why Art Has Real Value Does your art derive value from the fact that it required creativity? Does your art benefit from the fact that you are made in the Image of God? Or, does your art have value because of an inherent message, content or worldview? Join us to see what […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: Why Your Life is a Work of Art Starting the next essay in Francis Schaeffer’s booklet, we see how life is a work of art. This resonates with Ephesians 2:10 statement that you are God’s craftsmanship, or His poiema. Join us as we begin his section on art value and critique. […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer Will You Create Art in Heaven? There will be no more missions or evangelism in heaven. But there will be beauty, art, and the continuation of our creative gifts. How do we know this, and what will this mean for your creative gifts in heaven? Join us as we discover the beauty […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: Performance Art and Dance in the Bible Did you know there is performance art, drama, dance and even shock art in the Bible? It’s all there. Join us as we examine these types of art and what it means for Christians today wanting to express their creativity through these forms of art. […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: The Music of Creation and Heaven Here, Schaeffer describes basic music in the Bible, but misses the music in Creation and in Heaven. Music was there in the beginning, and will be present in Heaven. It is part of the fabric of creation, and we see it throughout God’s Word. Voices, instruments, […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer Inspired Poetry and Craftsmanship Our God has always been a God of deep meaning and meaningful language. Poetry is a great vehicle for expressing the complexity of life, the paradoxes we ponder, and the yearning for more. Poetry has drifted from society in recent decades, but God shows it is a valuable […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer The Creativity of Jesus Two things we know about Jesus and art: 1) Jesus spoke highly of art, and 2) His speech was done artfully Francis Schaeffer mentions one, but forgot the other. Join us as we unpack both Schaeffer’s and Pelsue’s insights into Jesus and his love of art: Copyright © […]
Pelsue vs Schaeffer: The Forgotten Secular Art in the Bible Beyond art for the Tabernacle and the Temple, there are amazing examples of lavish artwork in Israel. And the surprising thing is that this artwork is never demonized or undermined in God’s word. On the contrary, this art is a symbol of God’s favor. It […]