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CLUB (Bat) – 1. A symbol of the betrayal of Jesus. 2. It is a symbol of martyrdom because many Christians, including James, where martyred this way.
COFFIN – A symbol of death.
CORNERSTONE – It symbolizes Jesus being the head of the church. He is the cornerstone which guides the laying of all other stones in the construction of a building (Matthew 21:42).
DAGGER – A symbol of martyrdom as many Christians were stabbed to death.
DICE – A symbol of the Passion, referring specifically to the account found in John 29:23-24 where the soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ coat.
EARTHEN VESSELS – The vessels symbolize humility and mortality as explained in Isaiah 64:8.
FIRE – 1. Fire symbolizes martyrdom, as some Christians were burned alive. 2. A symbol of zeal and passion. 3. Inspiration. 4. It symbolizes Hell or purgatory. Usually a person is portrayed standing in flames with great agony on his or her face. 5. It symbolizes sacrifice, such as a lamb lying in flames on an altar. 6. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. In this case, the flames are depicted on people’s shoulders or floating above their heads.
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FLAG (Christian) – The Christian flag was developed on September 26, 1897 by Sunday school super-intendent Charles C. Overton. The flag represents the Christian faith. The cross on the flag is a widely recognized symbol of Christianity. |
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It symbolizes the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross so that we might have our sins forgiven. The cross is red symbolizing the blood Jesus shed. The cross is on a blue field. “The blue background of the cross speaks of faithfulness and sincerity of the Savior, who was obedient unto death.”1 The white portion of the flag symbolizes purity and peace. It also symbolizes Jesus’ sinless life.
The Christian flag is usually displayed in Protestant churches in the United States, although they have been seen overseas, thanks to American missionaries.
At times, a pledge is said to the flag:
“I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior for whose Kingdom it stands; one brotherhood, uniting all mankind in service and love.”2
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