Write a 250-word essay on Christian symbols.

Answer

Five common Christian symbols and meanings are;

• Christian cross-a symbol of Christianity, reveals the body of Christ and it emphasizes on resurrected Christ

• Christian Fish-a symbol of early Christianity. Used by Christians to identify themselves as the followers of Jesus.

• Christian Dove-it a representation of the Holy Spirit. The dove is a symbol of peace.

• Crown of Thorns-it is a symbol of crucification. The thorns represent sins, thus it shows that Jesus took the sins of the world.

• Trinity-means three in one to represent the three distinct persons in God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.