Revelation

Revelation

Revelation - Christine Nichols

This painting began with an image of a huge eye which caused me to think of God as "all-seeing," nothing is hidden from Him. This truth is repeated quite a bit in the Psalms. When the painting was finished, I asked the Lord what the painting meant and His one word reply was "Revelation." In the Book of Revelation, I found this passage: "From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder." Revelation 4:5

Biblical Color Meanings:

GOLD: Glory of God

WHITE: Holiness, purity

PURPLE: Royalty, majesty

BLUE: Heaven, Holy Spirit

 

The Revelation Song comes to mind when I view this painting.

Once during worship in a small church I was attending, a heavy anointing of the Holy Spirit was upon the congregation as they sang The Revelation Song. Everyone was deeply worshiping the Lamb...

Holy, holy is He! 

When the song came to the lyrics, 

"Clothed in rainbows,

 of living color
Flashes of lightning, 

rolls of thunder..." 

 a 

loud 

clap

 of 

thunder

 rang

 out!

After the worship service, someone asked the worship leader how he added the sound-effect of thunder to the song. He said he hadn't. He was as surprised as everyone else when it happened, especially as there wasn't a cloud in the sky that evening! 

 

Revelation - Christine Nichols, 2010

 16x20 Acrylic Painting

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. 

I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

You can find more Christian Abstract paintings that the Lord has given me on my Facebook page, Christine Nichols-Art, in a Photo Album called FOR HIS GLORY. If you've enjoyed the art, you're invited to LIKE and SHARE my art Facebook page: STEEN ART.

Rise First - The Rapture

Rise First - The Rapture!

"Rise First"

Scripture tells us that when the disciples witnessed Christ ascend into heaven forty days after His resurrection, they stood staring at the sky even after clouds hid Christ from their view. Then two men in white robes appeared and told the disciples that Jesus would return in the same manner. (Read Luke 24-Acts 1:11)

This painting depicts that glorious event, commonly known as the Rapture, when Christ returns to gather His Bride, the Church, unto Himself. Here's how I see the painting:

• The violet purple is the earth. 
• The two golden strips in the lower half of the painting represents the graves of people who have died believing in Christ to save them and are being raise to life in the Rapture. The title for the painting comes from 1 Thessalonians 4:16. "The dead in Christ will rise first."
• The risen dead together with those alive at Christ's return will be changed in an instant with a new glorious body like Christ's - transformed from corruptible to incorruptible. 
• The upper center gold, which looks like a golden bowl with steam rising from it, represents all believers with their new bodies being "caught up" and rising from the purple earth to the blue sky to meet Christ in the air!    

SCRIPTURE TEXT FOR PAINTING

The Comfort of Christ’s Return

But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. ¹⁴ For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. ¹⁵ For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. ¹⁶ For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. ¹⁷ Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. ¹⁸ Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

The Resurrection of the Dead

Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— ⁵² in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. (transformed) ⁵³ For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. ⁵⁴ So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”^{[Isaiah 25:8]}

⁵⁵ “O Death, where is your sting?^{[Hosea 13:14]}
O Death, where is your victory?”

⁵⁶ The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. ⁵⁷ But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁵⁸ Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

"Rise First" - Christine Nichols, 2010

As I photographed the painting, "Rise First,"
I changed the light setting and this was the result.
Ooo those luscious blues!

The Rapture! by Christine Nichols, 2010


He who testifies to these things says,
“Yes, I am coming soon!”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Revelation 22:20-21

Many people have questions about Christ's Return - the Rapture, the Second Coming of Christ, and the End Times Tribulation. I have found that gotquestions.org is a reliable source of Biblical truth. 

Questions: 

"What is the Rapture of the church?"

"What is the difference between the Rapture and the Second Coming?"

"When is the Rapture going to occur in relation to the Tribulation?"

How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in Heaven?

More questions about End Times 

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. 

I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

You can find more Christian Abstract paintings that the Lord has given me on my Facebook page, Christine Nichols-Art, in a Photo Album called FOR HIS GLORY. If you've enjoyed the art, you're invited to LIKE and SHARE my art Facebook page: STEEN ART.

 

River of Blood

River of Blood

This painting was created in Charlotte, NC, in the Spring of 2010 while I was visiting my sister, Mim, and her family. Mim was enrolled in a YWCA art class and asked me to join her. The instructor knew that I was an artist and asked me how I started each painting or the creative process. I told her that every painting starts with prayer. I ask for guidance from the Holy Spirit, that the Father and the Son would be glorified, and that the Lord's message would go forth. The message for this painting is a warning of the Tribulation found in Revelation 16:4-7. When I took the painting back to Mim's house, everyone that saw it had the same reaction and nearly said in unison: "River of Blood." 

The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood. ⁵ Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say:

“You are just in these judgments, O Holy One,
    you who are and who were;
⁶ for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets,
    and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.”

⁷ And I heard the altar respond:

“Yes, Lord God Almighty,
    true and just are your judgments.”

Revelation 16:4-7 

This will happen during the Great Tribulation as described in Scripture. 

River of Blood - Christine Nichols, 2010

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. 

I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

You can find more Christian Abstract paintings that the Lord has given me on my Facebook page, Christine Nichols-Art, in a Photo Album called FOR HIS GLORY. If you've enjoyed the art, you're invited to LIKE and SHARE my art Facebook page: STEEN ART.

Ruach Ha'Kadosh - The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit - Christine Nichols

Ruach Ha'Kadosh is Hebrew for The Holy Spirit. In Hebrew, the word ruach means spirit, breath, or wind. Jesus compared the wind to everyone born of the Spirit in John 3:8. 

This painting shows the Holy Spirit moving like the wind but the Father and Son are also represented in the colors:

GOLD: The Father - glory of God
RED: The Son, Jesus Christ - His shed blood for our sins.
PURPLE: King Jesus - His majesty
BLUE: The Holy Spirit and Heaven.

There is an increased sense of motion as you rotate the painting. It looks like colored wind moving. The painting is signed on all four corners so the piece can be hung vertically or horizontally with the Spirit ascending or descending.

Ruach Ha'Kadosh by Christine Nichols, 2009

Ruach Ha'Kadosh by Christine Nichols, 2009

Ruach Ha'Kadosh by Christine Nichols, 2009

Ruach Ha'Kadosh by Christine Nichols, 2009

There is ONE painting, NOT FOUR, but this presentation shows the four ways the painting can be displayed. It is signed on all four sides so there's no right or wrong way to hang it. There is movement in the single, original painting, but the four together creates a sense of directional winds, purposeful, powerful and intentional.

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

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Find more Contemporary Christian Art 

on my website, Christine Nichols Fine Art.  

Look me up on Facebook and like the page 

if you have been blessed by the art. 

May the Lord be glorified and may the art speak to your heart!

Thanks for reading this blog. 

Feel welcome to comment below.

Blessings,

Christine

Sent!

This painting was commissioned by a dear friend and turned into a gift of confirmation that she would be sent into the mission field by God. The painting consists of three small canvases to create one image of God's love. Three in one - the Holy Trinity! I must confess that as I was working on this painting, I didn't understand as the Holy Spirit guided me through the creative steps. So much so that I became frustrated but kept obeying the Lord, trusting that I was hearing Him correctly and that He knew best. AFTER the painting was done, He gave revelation and used this postmark as an example for Mary being SENT as a missionary in His Name, just as mail is postmarked when it is sent by the postal service. 

The postmark also serves as a seal as it is written in 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 "Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us,  set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come." 

Looking at the circular image, You will also see a handprint. 
God's hand is clearly upon Mary's life.  

 The Spanish word for love is amor. 

The world will know Christ's disciples by their love. 

John 13:34-35

Another revelation that the Lord gave about the painting is that Mary is "Scent with His scent." The Scripture text is 2 Corinthians 2:14-17. "But thanks be to God, who in the Messiah constantly leads us in a triumphal procession and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of what it means to know Him! ¹⁵ For to God we are the aroma of the Messiah, both among those being saved and among those being lost; ¹⁶ to the latter, we are the smell of death leading only to more death; but to the former, we are the sweet smell of life leading to more life. Who is equal to such a task? ¹⁷ For we are not like a lot of folks who go about huckstering God’s message for a fee; on the contrary, we speak out of a sincere heart, as people sent by God, standing in God’s presence, living in union with the Messiah." 

"Sent With His Scent!" by Christine Nichols, 2012 

Mary is a missionary in Haiti. 

Please keep her in your prayers.

Tabernacle

Tabernacle - Christine Nichols, 2010

“Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker." Exodus 26:1

This is another painting of the curtain tapestry in the Tabernacle. The layers of colors and the curved lines creates movement. The Tabernacle was moved across the wilderness. You can read about the exodus from Egypt, the Tabernacle, and 40 years in the wilderness in the Book of Exodus. 

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

Tabernacle - Christine Nichols, 2011

 16x20 canvas, Acrylic Painting

>>>ART PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE!<<<

Find more Contemporary Christian Art 

on my website, Christine Nichols Fine Art.  

Look me up on Facebook and like the page 

if you have been blessed by the art. 

May the Lord be glorified and may the art speak to your heart!

Thanks for reading this blog. 

Feel welcome to comment below.

Blessings,

Christine

Temple Curtain

As I was painting this large 2'x4' canvas in 2009, the Holy Spirit told me to pause and take a photograph. The result is an artwork entitled, "Temple Curtain" taken from Exodus 26:1 where God is giving instructions for the Tabernacle.

“Make the tabernacle with ten curtains of finely twisted linen and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, with cherubim woven into them by a skilled worker." 
  

Biblical color meanings:

Linen (white): Holy, pure, God

Blue: Holy Spirit, Heaven

Purple: Royalty, majesty, kingship

Scarlet (red): blood, sacrifice, sin, redemption

Gold: God's glory, His presence

Temple Curtain - Christine Nichols, 2009

 

All my paintings begin with prayer. I ask for the Holy Spirit's guidance from beginning to end - from choosing the canvas and paint colors to the last brush stroke. I pray that the Lord's message would go forth through the art and that Father God would be glorified. 

I believe all prophetic art has a message, but what the Holy Spirit speaks to me about a specific piece of art, may be different than what the Spirit says to you. Seek Him for a personal interpretation.

You can find more Christian Abstract paintings that the Lord has given me on my Facebook page, Christine Nichols-Art, in a Photo Album called "FOR HIS GLORY"