In the Christian community symbols can be such things as visual images or words that have been joined to deep spiritual meanings. Jesus used symbolism. This little booklet discusses basic symbols of the Christian tradition and defines terms related to architecture, appointments and vestments.
Symbols are a rich treasury of the Christian message.
By using symbols intelligently we have a meaningful and vivid communication of the Gospel. The church building is in a unique way the house of God. Bethel for this is none other than the House of God, and this is the Gate of Heaven. The church building is therefore a symbol of the body of Christ. The church is the place where heaven is anticipated.