Christian symbolism is the use of actions or objects to represent the truths of the Christian faith, either as a reminder of those truths or as a way of spiritually connecting with the underlying truth or act. Christian symbolism - Sacraments. The most important symbols in the Christian church are the sacraments. These rites, which vary between denominations but may include holy communion, baptism, ordination and marriage, are commonly described as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual g ...

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The most important symbols in the Christian church are the sacraments. These rites, which vary between denominations but may include holy communion, baptism, ordination and marriage, are commonly described as an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace or, as in the Catholic system, "outward signs and media of grace." In other words, at the very least, the rite is a symbol of the spiritual change or event that takes place within the participant. For example in communion the bread and wine are, at the least, symbolic o ...

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Since the Christian flag was inspired by the flag of the United States, it takes its colors and overall design from the American flag. However, elements of the flag represent Christian concepts. The flag's most conspicuous symbol is the Christian cross, the most universal symbol for Christianity. The red color represents the blood of Jesus and brings to mind his crucifixion. Christians believe that Jesus' death and resurrection is the means God uses to save believers from their sins. The cross and blood have been used since earliest C ...

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Also common in most Christian religious symbolism are emblems, figures or ideas drawn from the cultures which Christianity has superseded, so that symbols existing in those cultures have been adopted but imbued with Christian meaning. The phoenix standing for the Resurrection, or the Egg representing rebirth, are examples of this incorporation of pagan symbols, for use in Christian art and customs. Often a pagan symbol was given a Christian meaning allowing incorporation of traditional practices into the faith of the new converts. Christ ...

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The influence of Judaism upon Christian symbolism as early as the 2nd and 3rd centuries C.E., is apparent both in painting and in sculpture, the most frequent motives being those which occur in the Mishnah as formulas for prayer on fast-days. The prayer beginning with the words "Mi she-'anah," which was included in the selihah at an early date, was adopted in the Christian ritual as the litany "Libera domine." This litany was figuratively used in a certain sequence as a symbol, for the sacrifice of Isaac was regarded as a symbol of the crucifixion of Jesus, since the early Church considered Isaac the prototype of ...

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Christian Dream Symbols:

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Israel: The nation of Israel; the Christian community; the redeemed ones; authority that only can come from God over men and everything in the earth. (Gal. 6:16; Rom. 9:6-13; Is. 49:3; Gen. 32)

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Autumn: To turn from sin; transformation; concluding or termination of something. (Jer. 8:20; Is. 64:6)

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Round: If Moving: Following the Spirit (like wheels).

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Vessel: Body of the Christian believer; tool for the glory of God; vessels of the body of Christ (as He is the head). (Matt. 25:4; 1 Cor. 4:7; Rev. 2:27; 1 Thess. 4:4; 2 Tim. 2:21; 1 Peter 3:7; Rom. 9:22-23)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Pumpkin: Witchcraft; deception; snare; witch; trick. (Psalm 21:11)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Tin: Cheap; flimsy; imitation; dross. (Is. 1:25; 51:17-22; Ez. 22:18-19; Ps. 75:8; 119:119)

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Year: Time in circulation; specified period of blessing or judgment; time as it is in circulation. (Job 36:11; Ps. 65:11; 90:4, 15; Luke 4:19; Is. 23:15; 61:2; Ez. 4:5)

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Carpenter: Jesus; a preacher of the gospel. (2 Kings 22:6; Is. 41:7; Mark 6:3)

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Employee: Also Servants: Showing who is in submission in a certain situation; actual person; servant. (Col. 3:22)

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Branches: Great triumph and conquest; churches; God's people; Israel; Christians, adversity; trees; vines; God's people filled with joy; abundance; budding branch can be new birth; salvation; blessing; ceremonial. (Is. 11:1; Rom. 11:16, 21; Job 14:7-9; 15:32; John 15:1- 6; Rev. 7:9; Luke 22:39-44; John 12:13; Gen. 40:10; Lev. 23:40; Ez.: 10)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Bed: See also Bedroom: . (See also the book "In A Dream, In A Vision of the Night" by Susan Noone Riddle). (Ps. 4:4; 139:8; Is. 28:18-20; Heb. 18:4)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Stumbling: Barrier in the way preventing the truth; sin; backslide; mistake; become deceived; to be overcome; lack of knowledge; alcohol usage; the Christian's freedom is a stumbling block to others. (Jer. 50:32; Rom. 11:9; Is. 5:24; Ex. 15:7; 1 Cor. 1:23; 8:9; 1 Peter 2:8; Prov. 3:23)

(Source: Tehillah Ministries)

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Circumcision: Connection between people with a bond of agreement; cutting off carnal nature; free in the Spirit; regeneration; of Jewish bloodline; the born again Christian; cutting away of the law. (Rom. 2:29; Phil. 3:3; Col. 2:11; Jer. 4:4; Du. 10:16; 30:6)

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