Symbols 1

There are many symbols in Christianity that serve to point us to Christ and His atoning work. These are not mere decorations in the church building, or elsewhere, but rather they serve the specific purpose of being a visual proclamation of God’s Word. As we hear the Word of God proclaimed to us in worship, we also see God’s Word portrayed through symbols and pictures.  Pictures and symbols can often portray meaning better than words, and hence, the décor within our church serves the purpose of promoting the Gospel for the glory of God.  A fuller explanation of common symbols used in the Lutheran Church can be found in the appendix of the maroon edition of Luther’s Small Catechism.  Several symbols are common, some of which are regularly used in congregations:


note: post adapted from my brother's writings