The sources of these symbols derive from the Bible ; for example from the `` tongues of fire '' that symbolized the Holy Spirit at Pentecost , and from Jesus ' description of his followers as `` the light of the world '' ; or `` God is a consuming fire '' found in .
The sources of these symbols comes from the Bible . Examples include the `` tongues of fire '' that symbolized the Holy Spirit at Pentecost , Jesus ' description of his followers as `` the light of the world '' , and `` God is a consuming fire '' found in .