Meanings Behind the Symbols
The Angel
Angels are probably known best for being messengers that communicate God’s will to mankind. Throughout the bible they have served as guides, providers, protectors, and deliverers. God also used angels to strengthen and encourage Christ after he was tempted by the devil.
Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto him (Matthew 4:11)
Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto him (Matthew 4:11)
The Fish
The fish is a symbol of Christian faith. A belief that Jesus Christ died for our sins and that anyone who believes and follows him will have everlasting life.
And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me and I will make you become fishers of men. (Mark 1:17)
And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me and I will make you become fishers of men. (Mark 1:17)
The Heart
The heart has always been a symbol of love. God’s love for everything he created is eternal. There could be no greater show of love than to be willing to sacrifice a child to save the souls of others.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)
The Shamrock
St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland. He used the shamrock as a symbol to explain the Trinity to unbelievers, how God is One God in Three Persons.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19)
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matthew 28:19)
The Butterfly
The butterfly is the symbol of re-birth or resurrection. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the very heart of Christianity. The fact that Christ was crucified and confirmed dead only to rise transformed three days later proved to all that he was truly the Son of God.
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke unto you when he was yet in Galilee, saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. (Luke 24:6-7)
He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke unto you when he was yet in Galilee, saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. (Luke 24:6-7)
The Cross
The cross is probably the most recognized symbol to any Christian. It represents the sacrifice Christ made for our sins when he was crucified on the cross at Calvary.
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, scourge and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again (Matthew 20:17-19)
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, scourge and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again (Matthew 20:17-19)