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Download Symbols of Faith - FIrst Baptist Church – Griffin GA
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Symbols of Faith: Lamp– Represents the Bible, the Word of God Triangle – represents God in three persons Sheep– used to represent people or Jesus as a sacrifice Lamb– Symbol of sacrifice, used to represent Jesus Burning Torch– Symbolizes the Christian call to witness to the world Entwined Circles– Symbol of the Trinity Chalice– Represents Communion Bread– Symbol for life Cross– Symbol for Crucifixion Shell– Symbol for baptism of Jesus Flame– Symbol for the Holy Spirit Boat (Ship) – Represents that the church is our refuge in rough times Crown of Thorns– Symbol of the humiliation that Jesus suffered Rooster– Reminds us of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus Palm Branch– Symbol for Palm Sunday celebration Shepherd’s Staff– Symbol for shepherds Star– Symbolizes the promised coming of Christ Angels– Messengers of God Manger– Symbolizes the birth of Jesus Bell– Symbol to worship Harp– Represents praise and worship Dove – Symbolizes Holy Spirit Butterfly – Represents the Lord’s Resurrection Crown – symbol of the Lordship of Jesus Christ Rainbow – God’s covenant of with Noah & His continuing love Chi Rho (pronounced ky-row) – oldest monogram for Christ from first two Greek letters in Christ name (XPIETOE) Cross with a Crown – reward to the faithful who believe that Jesus died for their sins Magi Gifts – gifts for a King – Gold for its value, Frankincense used in medications and Myrrh as used for preparing bodies for burial Fish– A symbol used by Christians: Greek word ICHTHUS: Meaning “Fish” & use the first letters of Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior, in acrostic Basin and Towel – willingness to serve others as Christ served Seasons of the Church: Advent Christmas Ordinary Time Lent Holy Week Easter Pentecost Trinity Sunday Purple White Green Purple Red White Red White
