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Symbolizing... |
Scripture Passage Reference |
Anchor Charms |
The Anchor symbolizes a
Christian's hope in Jesus Christ. |
"We have this hope as an anchor
for the soul, firm and secure..." Hebrews 6:19 (NIV) |
Angel Charms |
The word "angel" comes from the
Greek word angelos, which means "messenger". Angels are an order of
created spirit being who belong to God and are engaged in His
service. They most frequently appear in scripture as
messengers of God or to perform specific divine tasks. While
they do not have material bodies, they often appear in human form.
Angels are called "holy" and "elect" to distinguish them from some
of their original number who rebelled against God. |
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Apple Charms |
The Latin word for "apple" and for
"evil" are identical (malum)...so, the apple came to represent the
forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden. It often symbolizes the
fall into sin. When Christ is portrayed holding an apple, He
is acknowledged as the Second Adam who brings life. |
"For since death came through a
man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as
in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." I Corinthians
15:21-22 (NIV) |
Beehive Charms
Bee Charms |
The Beehive is a relatively modern
symbol representing the church. Many bees, each assigned a
different task, working together for the building up of the hive
reminded artists of the Body of Christ, which is built up (edified)
by many believers with differing spiritual gifts. |
1 Corinthians 12 |
Bell Charms |
The Bell symbolizes the call to worship and proclamation of the
gospel to the world. |
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Butterfly Charms |
The Butterfly symbolizes the Resurrection. The beautiful
butterfly rising from the seemingly lifeless chrysalis of the ugly
caterpillar reminded early Christians of the new life that is ours
in Jesus Christ. |
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Christian
Fish Charms |
The initial letters of the Greek
phrase "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior" form the Greek word
ICHTHUS, which means "fish." This symbol was used by believers
in the early days of persecution as a secret sign of their shared
faith. |
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Christian
Flag Charms |
The Christian flag was designed by Charles Overton in 1897.
The red Cross stands for the Christian faith, God's love for man and
the promise of eternal life. The blue represents Christ's
faithfulness unto death. The white ground signifies purity,
innocence and peace. |
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Church (Steeple)
Charms |
The Church Steeple on top of the
sanctuary directs people's attention to God in heaven as they enter
to worship. Modern steeples are a remnant of Gothic
architecture of the Middle Ages with its pointed arches and soaring
spaces that seem to lift the human spirit heavenward. A
steeple may be topped with a cross that can be seen for miles around
as a constant witness to Jesus Christ. The steeple may have
come from ancient bell towers - bells were lifted above the
landscape so that people could hear the call to worship.
Today, many steeples also contain bells and serve both functions. |
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Crown Charms |
The Crown symbolizes royal authority - often used for Our Lord, the
King of Kings. The Crown also represents a "crown of life" -
the eternal reward of the faithful. |
"...God, the blessed and only
Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of Lords..." I Timothy 6:15 (NIV)
"...Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the
crown of life." Revelation 2:10 (NIV) |
Crown and Scepter Charms |
The Crown and Scepter is a symbol of authority and Jesus Christ's
triumphant reign over all creation. |
"The scepter will not depart from
Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes
to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his." Genesis
49:10 (NIV)
"...Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and
righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom." Hebrews 1:8 (NIV) |
Crown of Thorns Charms |
The Crown of Thorns is a symbol of Jesus' Passion. The crown
of thorns reminds us of the soldiers' mockery of Christ and their
ironic ascription of His place as King of the Jews. |
"Then the governor's soldiers took
Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers
around him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, and
then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on his head. They
put a staff in his right hand and knelt in front of him and mocked
him. 'Hail, king of the Jews!' they said." Matthew 27:27-29 (NIV) |
Daisy Charms |
The Daisy is a 15th century symbol
of the innocence of the Christ Child. The daisy, less exotic
and pretentious than the lily, was thought by some to be a more
fitting symbol for the baby Jesus. |
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Deer Charms |
The Deer symbolizes piety,
devotion, and safety in God's care. |
"As the deer pants for streams of
water, so my soul pants for you, O God." Psalm 42:1 (NIV)
"He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on
the heights." Psalm 18:33 (NIV) |
Dogwood Flower Charms |
The Dogwood is a modern figure of
the Passion of Christ. The "legend" of the dogwood, which once
grew tall and straight, was the source of the wood used for the
cross. Jesus had pity on this poor tree used for such an
dastardly purpose and decreed, "From now on the dogwood tree shall
be slender and bent and twisted. Its blossoms shall be in the
form of a cross - two long and two short petals. In the center
of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown
with rust and stained with red. The center of the flower will
be a crown of thorns. All who see it remember it was upon a
dogwood tree I was crucified and this tree shall not be mutilated or
destroyed, but cherished as a reminder of My death upon the cross." |
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Dolphin Charms |
The Dolphin is one of the most
common "fish" (the dolphin is actually a mammal) found in Christian
art. Dolphins are often seen swimming alongside ships - from
this, they came to represent Jesus Christ, who guides believers to
heaven. Dolphins were the "fish" often used to portray the
story of Jonah and by extension, came to be symbolic of the
Resurrection. |
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Donkey Charms |
The Donkey is an animal symbolic
of humility, peace and Davidic royalty (a donkey was a princely
mount before the horse came into common use - the royal mount used
by King David and his sons was a mule/donkey - see II Samuel 13:29).
A donkey that had never been ridden was also appropriate for sacred
purposes.
More references to donkeys used in royalty: Judges 10:4 and 12:14;
II Samuel 16:2; I Kings 1:33 |
"As they approached Jerusalem...at
the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to
them, 'To to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you
will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden...'" Mark
11 1-2 (NIV); Luke 19:30-31
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'Say
to the Daughter of Zion, See, your king comes to you, gentle and
riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'" Matthew
21:4-5 (NIV); Zechariah 9:9 |
Dove Charms |
The Dove is a symbol of the Holy
Spirit taken from the story of Jesus' baptism, where the Spirit
descended on Him in the form of a dove. The dove also
identifies the Holy Spirit as a member of the Trinity. A dove
is also a symbol of purity and peace. |
"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he
went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he
saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him."
Matthew 3:16 (NIV) |
Eagle Charms |
The Eagle has a rich symbolic
history. An early legend held that the eagle would
periodically renew its youth (plumage or eyesight) by flying near
the sun and then plunging into a lake or fountain. On this
basis the eagle became a symbol for the Resurrection. Since
the eagle soars upward, it also became a symbol for Christ's
Ascension. Eagles also represent Christians who have been
baptized into Christ, who have died and risen with Him. The
eagle is also a symbol of John The Baptist's "soaring" witness to
Jesus' divine nature. |
"but those who hope in the Lord
will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they
will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) |
Ewer (Pitcher) and
Basin Charm |
The Ewer and Basin are used for
cleansing and represent ritual purity. The ewer and basin call
to mind Jesus' washing of His disciples' feet during the Last
Supper. In this act He expressed the heart of servanthood that
was His disciples were to follow. |
"When he had finished washing
their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place.
'Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them.
You call me "Teacher" and "Lord," and rightly so, for that is what I
am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet,
you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an
example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you
the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger
greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these
things, you will be blessed if you do them.'" John 13.12-17
(NIV) |
Fire Charms |
Fire/Flames is symbolic of the
Holy Spirit and His anointing and power. Fire is also symbolic
of spiritual zeal and religious fervor. |
"When the day of Pentecost came,
they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the
blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole
house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of
fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them
were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues
as the Spirit enabled them." Acts 2:1-4 (NIV) |
Fleur-de-Leis Charms |
The Fleur-de-Leis is a stylized
representation of the lily, a symbol of purity, and so is a common
reference to Mary. The fleur-de-leis is also a symbol of
royalty, made so by its adoption by kings of France. The
triple representation of the fleur-de-lis has also led to its
adoption as a symbol of the Trinity. |
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Grapes Charms |
Grapes are symbolic of the blood shed by Jesus Christ on the cross
for the forgiveness of sin (wine or grape juice is used during Holy
Communion). Grapes are also symbolic of the fruitfulness of
the Christian life. |
"Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying,
'Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant,
which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"
Matthew 26: 27-28 (NIV) |
Harp Charms |
The Harp is recognized as an attribute of King David. It has
been used to represent the Psalms, music and instruments used to
praise and glorify God. |
"I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God..."
Psalm 71:22 (NIV) |
Jerusalem Cross Charms |
This complex form is composed of a
central Cross made of four tau crosses representing the Old
Testament law. The four smaller Greek Crosses represent the
fulfillment of the law in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Another
interpretation is the representation of the missionary work of the
church - spreading the gospel to the four corners of the earth.
The five Crosses can also represent the five wounds of Christ on the
cross (hands, feet and side). The Cross appeared on the
coat-of-arms of Godfrey of Bouillon, the first ruler of the Latin
Kingdom of Jerusalem. |
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Key Charms |
The Key represents Simon Peter who was given the key to heaven. |
"Blessed are you, Simon...And I
tell you that you are Peter,...I will give you the keys of the
kingdom of heaven..." Matthew 16:17-19 (NIV) |
Lamp/Lantern Charms |
The Lamp is most often used to
represent the Word of God. It may also be used as a symbol of
wisdom taken from the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13.
The lamp was associated in the Old Testament with worship, where it
symbolized God's presence. A lamp can also represent the Holy
Spirit.
An interesting use of the word "lamp" is in II Chronicles 21:7 -
God's promise to preserve King David's descendants ("maintain a
lamp"). |
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."
Psalm 119:105 (NIV) |
Lily Charms |
A Lily is a symbol for Jesus
Christ. The lily is also a symbol of purity and has become
associated with Mary. The Easter lily, a particular variety
which blooms in spring from a seemingly lifeless bulb, has become
symbolic of Jesus Christ's Resurrection. A lily blooming among
thorns has been used to represent the immaculate conception. |
"I AM a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Like a lily
among thorns..." Song of Songs 2:1-2 (NIV) |
Lion Charms |
The Lion represents Jesus Christ - The Lion of Judah. |
"Then one of the elders said to me...See, the Lion of the tribe of
Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed..." Revelation 5:5
(NIV) |
Loaf of Bread
Charm |
Bread represents Jesus Christ - The Bread of Life. |
"Then Jesus declared, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to
me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be
thirsty'." John 6:35 (NIV) |
Menorah Charms |
The seven-branched candlestick, better known as the Jewish Menorah,
is used by Christians to represent the Holy Spirit and its seven
gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, fear of The
Lord, and delight in The Lord. |
"The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and
of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of
knowledge and of the fear of the LORD and he will delight in the
fear of the LORD" Isaiah 11:1-3 (NIV) |
Nails |
Nails were an instrument in Jesus
Christ's crucifixion. Three nails symbolize the Holy Trinity
and identify Jesus Christ as the second person of the trinity. |
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Noah's Ark
Charms |
Noah's Ark is symbolic of God's
judgment on sin and His promise of salvation and provision for His
people. The ark is a powerful Old Testament type of God's
promised Savior, Jesus Christ. |
Genesis 6-8 |
Oak Leaf Charms |
The Oak was adopted by Christians
to represent steadfastness and endurance, especially in the face of
persecution. The oak was one of the trees traditionally
believed to have provided wood for the cross. |
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Ox Charms |
The Ox is a symbol of strength, service and patience. It was
sometimes used in Renaissance art to represent the nation of Israel. |
"For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:30
(NIV) |
Palm Tree Charms |
Palm branches are most often used as a symbol of Jesus' triumphal
entry into Jerusalem - the event which heralded His coming
crucifixion and resurrection. Used by the Romans as a symbol
of victory, palm branches have been used by the church as a symbol
of Jesus Christ's ultimate victory over sin. |
"The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that
Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and
went out to meet him, shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who
comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of
Israel!'" John 12:12-13 (NIV) |
Peacock Charms |
The Peacock is used in Christian symbolism as a sign of immortality
because of the myth that a peacock's flesh does not decay after
death. |
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Pearl Charm |
The Pearl is symbolic of the
kingdom of heaven - taken from Jesus' parable of the "pearl of great
price." Matthew's gospel also uses the pearl as a symbol of
the word of God. |
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is
like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great
value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it."
Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV)
"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.
If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and
tear you to pieces." Matthew 7:6 (NIV) |
Pelican Charms |
There is a legend that in times of famine, the mother Pelican plucks
open her breast and feeds her young with her own blood. During
the 13th century, the Pelican became widely used in Christian art to
represent Jesus Christ's voluntary sacrifice of atonement for our
sins. |
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Phoenix Charms |
An ancient myth held that the beautiful Phoenix, which lived in the
Arabian desert, lived to be five hundred years old and then set its
nest on fire and was consumed in the flames. After three days,
the phoenix rose again from the ashes, restored to youth, to live
another five hundred years. Early Christians saw in this tale
a symbol of the Resurrection. Saint Clement related the story
during the first century in his first letter to the Corinthians.
The phoenix was used to symbolize resurrection generally at first,
and gradually came to signify the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
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Quatrefoil Charm |
The Quatrefoil is a symbol of the four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke
and John. |
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Rainbow Charms |
The Rainbow is a symbol of God's faithfulness, His pardon and
reconciliation to the faithful. The symbol is taken from the
story of Noah and the Great Flood, where God placed His rainbow in
the sky as a seal of His promise never to destroy the earth again
with a flood. |
"And God said, 'This is the sign
of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living
creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: I have
set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the
covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the
earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my
covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.
Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life.
Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and
remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living
creatures of every kind on the earth.'" Genesis 9:12-16 (NIV) |
Ram Charms |
The Ram is a symbol for Jesus Christ taken from the Old Testament.
The ram represents Christ because it is the leader of the herd and
also because the ram is a sacrificial animal - reminding us of
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Jesus Christ's
sacrifice was foreshadowed in the story of Abraham and Isaac. |
The Ram is a symbol for Jesus Christ taken from the Old Testament.
The ram represents Christ because it is the leader of the herd and
also because the ram is a sacrificial animal - reminding us of
Jesus' sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Jesus Christ's
sacrifice was foreshadowed in the story of Abraham and Isaac. |
Rooster Charms |
The Rooster is a symbol of
watchfulness and vigilance since he crows early in the morning just
as the sun is rising. As Christians, we should be watching for
Jesus Christ's return for His church. |
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord
will come." Matthew 24:42 (NIV) |
Rose Charms |
The Rose has been a common Christian symbol since the 1200s.
It may be used to represent the Messianic promise, the nativity of
Christ, Mary (her rose is white for purity), or martyrdom (a red
rose.) A rose is used often in Gothic architecture. |
" I AM a rose of Sharon, a lily of
the valleys. Like a lily among thorns..." Song of Songs 2:1-2 (NIV) |
Scales Charms |
Scales are symbolic of judgment and sometimes are used to represent
the final judgment. Scales are also associated with the
Archangel Michael. |
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Scroll Charms |
A Scroll can represent the names
of the elect, thus serving as an eschatological symbol of the Day of
Judgment and eternal life. It is also symbolize the writings
of the Old Testament. |
Rev. 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as
if it had been slain, standing in the center of the
throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the
elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits(n) of God sent out into all the earth. 7
He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell
down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were
holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the
prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song: "You
are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased men for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. (NIV) |
Rev. 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as
if it had been slain, standing in the center of the
throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the
elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits(n) of God sent out into all the earth. 7
He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell
down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were
holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the
prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song: "You
are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased men for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. (NIV) |
Rev. 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as
if it had been slain, standing in the center of the
throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the
elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits(n) of God sent out into all the earth. 7
He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell
down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were
holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the
prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song: "You
are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased men for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. (NIV) |
Rev. 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as
if it had been slain, standing in the center of the
throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the
elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits(n) of God sent out into all the earth. 7
He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell
down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were
holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the
prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song: "You
are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased men for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. (NIV) |
Rev. 5:6 Then I saw a Lamb, looking as
if it had been slain, standing in the center of the
throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the
elders. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits(n) of God sent out into all the earth. 7
He came and took the scroll from the right hand of him
who sat on the throne. 8 And when he had taken it, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell
down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp and they were
holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the
prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song: "You
are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals,
because you were slain, and with your blood you
purchased men for God from every tribe and language and
people and nation. (NIV) |
"Then I saw in the right hand of Him who
sat on the throne a scroll with writing on both sides and sealed
with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming in a
loud voice, 'Who is worthy to break the seals and open the scroll?'
But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open the
scroll or even look inside it. I wept and wept because no one
was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside.
Then one of the elders said to me, 'Do not weep! See, the Lion
of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is
able to open the scroll and its seven seals.'" Revelation 5:1-5
(NIV) |
Shamrock Charms |
The Shamrock is a symbol of the Trinity. St. Patrick would use
a Shamrock to explain to unbelievers how God is One God in three
Persons (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit).
St. Patrick would hold up a shamrock and challenge his hearers: "Is
it one leaf or three? It is both one leaf and three.
And so it is with God". |
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Ship Charms |
A Ship is a symbol of the church. The Ship symbol may have
been patterned after the ark of Noah, which bore God's faithful to
safety through the flood. Jesus' calming of the storm also
helped to make the boat a symbol of safety and refuge. |
Mark 4:35-41 |
Star Charms |
A Star reminds us of the birth of Jesus Christ - sometimes called
the Star of Bethlehem. |
"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King
Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the
one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the
east and have come to worship him.'" Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) |
Star of
David (Six Pointed Star) Charms |
The six-pointed Star is the
Creator's star. Its six points stand for the six days of
creation. The points also represent the six attributes of God
- power, wisdom, majesty, love, mercy and justice. This star
is known today as the Star of David and is a symbol of modern-day
Israel. The six-pointed star is of ancient origin. |
"And God saw every thing that he
had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and
the morning were the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth
were finished, and all the host of them." Genesis 1:31 - 2:1
(KJV) |
Sword Charms |
The Sword has many symbolic uses.
The sword is an emblem (often combined with scales) of the archangel
Michael, the captain of the hosts of heaven. A sword (often
portrayed with an open book) represents the sword of the Spirit, or
the word of truth - the gospel. A sword is also the emblem of
many saints and martyrs, too numerous to name, who died by the
sword. |
"...and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) |
Tablets (Ten Commandments) Charms |
The Tablets of stone are a picture of the Ten Commandments given by
God to Moses on Mt. Sinai. They may be used to represent the
whole of God's law, the Pentateuch (the first five books of the
Bible, the Torah), or the entire Old Testament. The Ten
Commandments are sometimes portrayed three on the left (relationship
with God) and seven on the right (relationships with others). |
"When the LORD finished speaking to Moses on Mount Sinai, he gave
him the two tablets of the Testimony, the tablets of stone inscribed
by the finger of God." Exodus 31:18 (NIV) |
Thistle Charms |
The Thistle is a symbol of
temporal sorrow and the curse of sin from the story of the fall.
Because the thistle is a thorny bush, it is often portrayed as the
source of Christ's crown of thorns. Thistles flourish to crowd out
useful crops, so they have also been used to represent the "tares"
or weeds written of in Matthew 13. |
"To Adam he said, 'Because you
listened to your wife and ate from the tree about which I commanded
you, "You must not eat of it," Cursed is the ground because of you;
through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life.
It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the
plants of the field.'" Genesis 3:17-18 (NIV)
"Jesus told them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a
man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was
sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went
away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also
appeared. The owner's servants came to him and said, "Sir, didn't
you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come
from?" "An enemy did this," he replied. The servants asked him, "Do
you want us to go and pull them up?" "No," he answered, "because
while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with
them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will
tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles
to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn."'
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV) |
Treasure
Chest (Ark of the Covenant) Charms
Ark of the Covenant Charm |
The word "ark" means, literally,
"chest." The Ark of the Covenant was the chief artifact of the
tabernacle, the place where God and His glory dwelt. The ark
was a wooden box overlaid with gold and covered with a lid, called
the "mercy seat," made of solid gold. On top of the lid were
two golden angels (cherubim) whose wings extended over the mercy
seat. Inside of the ark were kept the tablets of the law, a
pot of manna, and Aaron's staff. The ark of the covenant is
perhaps the most profound of all the Old Testament types of Christ.
As the mercy seat covered the law and hid it from view, so Christ
covers his people from the judgment of the law. As God spoke
from between the cherubim, God now reveals Himself to us in Christ
Jesus. |
Exodus 25:10-22; Hebrews 9:4 |
Trefoil Charm |
The Trefoil is a stylized
shamrock, which St. Patrick used to illustrate the doctrine of the
Trinity. It is a single design composed of three joined
circles, which represent eternity, signifying one God in three
Persons. The doctrine of the Trinity comes first from the
story of Jesus' baptism, where the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are
each uniquely present. Jesus himself stated the doctrine in
the Great Commission. The triune nature of the Godhead - The
Father, Son and Holy Spirit - are three distinct persons; but at the
same time, they are all one God. |
"When all the people were being
baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was
opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a
dove. And a voice came from heaven: 'You are my Son, whom I love;
with you I am well pleased.'" Luke 3:21-22 (NIV)
"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of
the age.'" Matthew 28:18-19 (NIV) |
Triangle (and Trinity)
Charms |
Early symbolic representations of the Trinity are rare, but the
Triangle is probably the first. Like other Trinitarian
symbols, it represents one God in three Persons. The doctrine
of the Trinity comes first from the story of Jesus' baptism, where
the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are each uniquely present.
Jesus himself stated the doctrine in the Great Commission. |
"When all the people were being
baptized, Jesus was baptized too. And as he was praying, heaven was
opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a
dove. And a voice came from heaven: 'You are my Son, whom I love;
with you I am well pleased.'" Luke 3:21-22 (NIV)
"Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on
earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of
the age.'" Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV) |
Trumpet Charms |
The Trumpet is a symbol of the Rapture, the Last Judgment, the
Resurrection, and the Call to Worship. Trumpets call to mind
the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho in the book of Joshua
Chapter 6 and of Gideon against the Midianites in the book of Judges
chapter 7. Trumpets are associated in the Old Testament with
victory, solemn pronouncements of God, God's presence, celebration
and praise, and of God's people going into battle. |
"Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare
a holy fast, call a sacred assembly." Joel 2:15 (NIV)
"At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and
all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of
Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory. And
he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will
gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to
the other." Matthew 24:30-31 (NIV) |