Just a Picture

Thank you for visiting this section of my web site. What you'll find here is not information about me, but information about the true artist behind the pictures. I did not create the subject matter, I simply captured it for a moment in certain light from a certain angle. The true artist behind each of these pictures is Jesus Christ. In the Bible, speaking of Jesus, Colossians 1:16 says, "for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities - all things have been created through Him and for Him."

Why did I create this section of the web site? I wanted to declare to you the glory of God. The glory truly belongs to God, yet as human beings we consistently take glory for ourselves. God has a name for this self-seeking, take-all-the-glory-for-myself attitude, it's called sin. And sin separates each one of us from God - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Even worse than sin, is its consequence: "for the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23a). Right now you might be thinking, "Amy, this sounds harsh - death! Are you serious!" I am absolutely serious, God's Word does not lie. But God took interest in our predicament because He is a loving creator, and He wants his creation to be with Him for eternity. This is why He sent His Son, Jesus Christ. "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

Jesus Christ came to this world approximately 2000 years ago, not just to be a good teacher, not just to set a great example of how to live our lives, but to be a sacrifice for our sin. To remove our guilt and make us acceptable to God. Our sin makes us completely unacceptable to God. Many people think they can make themselves acceptable to God by doing good things, thinking, "If my good works outweigh my bad works, then God will accept me." Unfortunately this also is untrue. The Bible declares, "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast" (Ephesians 2:8,9). The only way to become acceptable to God is to accept, by faith, His son Jesus Christ. Jesus told us, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me" (John 14:6). The language sounds exclusive. It is! "There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

God is graciously extending to you the gift of His Son. In order to receive Christ, and know that your sins are forgiven and that your eternal home will be in heaven and not in hell, God offers a simple plan. Admit that you're a sinner. As was stated before, "all have sinned." Be honest with yourself and be honest with God and admit that to Him. Believe in the gospel - the good news. First Corinthians 15:3-5 tells us that the gospel is the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. You are not 2000 years old. You didn't see Jesus rise from the dead. You're going to have to believe it because God's Word says it. Finally, you need to turn away from your unbelief and turn towards God as the only way of salvation. You can do this simply by talking to God. The Bible calls talking to God - prayer. You can call on God right now and know that you're sins are forgiven. "For 'Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved'" (Romans 10:13). You can call on God by using the simple model prayer below:

God, I know that I'm a sinner and I deserve Your eternal punishment for what I have done. But God, I believe that you died on the cross from my sins, I believe that you were buried and that you rose again the third day. I turn away from my sin, I turn away from my unbelief, and I turn to you as the only way of salvation. Jesus, come live in my life, be the master and leader of my life. I ask these things in Jesus name.

If you just made a decision to trust Christ as your Savior, or you have questions/comments please e-mail me at amy@amypollock.com.

I pray that God will open your eyes to see the "picture" presented in the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ!

Unashamed, Amy Pollock