EXPLANATION
OF THE SYMBOLS:This graphic art was given by Founding Pastor Kenneth Larson on the Sixtieth Anniversary of Christ the King Lutheran Church. It was created by Don Neraas of Spokane. The original hangs in the reception area of the church offices on the third floor.
EXPLANATION
OF THE SYMBOLS:
THE TOP OF THE PAGE:
The Ship: The word ‘Nave’ is derived from the Latin word meaning ‘ship’. As all in the Ark of Noah were saved from the flood, so the ship of the church carries people to salvation in Christ. I Pet. 3:18-21.
THE CENTER OF THE PAGE:
The Circle: A figure without beginning or ending, symbolizes God who is both Eternal and One.
The Cross: The Circle is divided into 4 parts by a Greek cross.
The Hand of God: It is a symbol of His protective hand over His people, based upon Bible passages such as “His right hand and His holy arm has gotten us the victory.” Ps. 98:1.
The Chi Rho: The first two 1etters of the Greek word ‘Christos’ meaning Christ.
The Dove: Symbol of the Holy Spirit. Its descending position recalls the Day of Pentecost. Acts 2
The Open Bible: The Scriptures in which God reveals Himself and His Word that includes Law and Gospel.
THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CIRCLE:
The Baptismal Shell: Baptism, the new birth into God’s Kingdom. “It is necessary to salvation and through Baptism is offered God’s Grace and being received into His Grace.” Augsburg Confession Art. IX. See also John 3:3 and Romans 6:4.
The Chalice and Host: The Eucharist or Lord’s Supper. “The Body and Blood of Christ is truly present and are distributed to those who eat the supper of the Lord.” Augsburg Confession Art. X. See also Matt. 26:26-28. Also in Mark, Luke and St. Paul. I Cor. 16:16.
The Globe: Christ’s last command was to take the Word and the Sacraments to all the Nations. Matt. 28:17-20; Acts 1:8.
THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CIRCLE:
The Bell: The call and invitation to Worship to hear the Word, to sing praises and to share in the Sacraments, and to offer prayers.
The Harp: Represents music for the praise and worship of the Triune God. “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and as you sing Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Col. 3:16-17. Also Psalm 150.
The Lamp: The symbol of Christian knowledge. That knowledge received through the proclamation of the Word, the singing of hymns, the prayers, and the Sacraments in worship.
THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE: with the name of the church.
The Cross and Crown: See the Logo of the church.