- Symbols of Christ and Christianity
12. Symbols of Christ and Christianity
"What symbols are used for both Christ and his people y is a frequent question. There are six symbols used for both Christ and his people. 1. A BRANCH. For Christ, in Isaiah 11:1*4, "A branch out of his roots shall bear fruit," and "with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked;" in Zechariah 6:12-13, Hebrews 3:1-4. Isaiah 4:1-6, Zechariah 3:8, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15-16. For his People. John 15:5, "Ye are the branches;" Isaiah 60:21, "The people also shall be all righteous, the branch of my planting;" also, Romans 11:16, Psalms 80:11, Psalms 80:15. 2. LIGHT. For Christ. In John 8:12, Jesus spake, "I am the light of the world;" also, in John 9:5, Luke 2:32, and 1 John 1:5, "God is light" For his People. Php_2:15, "Among whom ye are seen as lights in the world," Matthew 5:14, Ephesians 5:8, Acts 13:47, Isaiah 42:6, Proverbs 4:18. 3. A STONE. For Christ in 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 2:6-8, "A living stone," "A chief corner-stone," "the stone which the builders rejected," "a stone of stumbling;" also, Psalms 118:22, Ephesians 2:20, Matthew 21:42. For his People. 1 Peter 2:1-25 "Ye also as living stones are built up a spiritual house;" also, Ephesians 2:21-22. 4. A TEMPLE. Used for Christ in Revelation 21:22, "And I saw no temple therein for the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb are the temple thereof;" also, John 2:19, John 2:21. For his People. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, "For the temple of God is holy which temple ye are," and 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16. 5. A SUN. 'For Christ. Psalms 84:11, "For the Lord God is a sun and shield;" also, Matthew 4:12, Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5. For his People. Judges 5:31, "Let them that love thee be as the sun;" also, Matthew 13:43. 6. A STAR. For Christ. Revelation 22:16, "I am the bright and morning star," 2 Peter 1:1, "Until the day dawn and the day-star arise in your hearts;" also, Numbers 24:17. For his People. Daniel 12:1-3, "And they that be wise shall shine," "and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever."