Symbols Of Christ Flashcards

1
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shape of the structure upon which Jesus Christ was crucified

A

Latin cross

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2
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used by early Christians to identify themselves as followers of Jesus Christ

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The Christian Fish, also called the Jesus Fish

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3
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represents the Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost in Christianity

A

Dove

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4
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three interlocking circles that
signify the Divine Trinity.

A

Trinity

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5
Q

representations of
light such as candles, flames and lamps have become common symbols of Christianity. Light also
represents the direction and guidance of God

A

Light of the world

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6
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six-pointed star formed by two interlocking triangles, one
pointing up, one pointing down

A

Chistian Star

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7
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represent the Lord’s Supper or communion

A

Bread and wine

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8
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God’s faithfulness and His promise to never again destroy the
earth by flood.

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Rainbow

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9
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unending circle or wedding ring is a symbol of eternity

A

Christian circle

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10
Q

Lamb of God represents Jesus Christ, the perfect, sinless sacrifice
offered by God to atone for the sins of man.

A

Lamb of God

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11
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Together,
these two letters form a monogram or symbol for one of the names of Jesus Christ meaning “the
Beginning and the End.”

A

Alpha and omega

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12
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oldest known monogram (or letter symbol) for
Christ. Some call this symbol to the Roman Emperor Constantine (A.D. 306-337)

A

Chi-Rho

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13
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this is an ancient monogram (or letter symbol) for Jesus that dates back
to the first century. It is an abbreviation derived from the first letters (iota = i + ota = h + sigma =
s) of the Greek word “Jesus,” scribes to indicate an abbreviation

A

Monogram of Jesus

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