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Sterling Silver Charm |
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Scripture Passage Reference |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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. |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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 |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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