Canidate Name: Roshana Rollins

Candidate Number:

School: North Georgetown Secondary School

School Code:090038

Name of Teacher: Ms. Jacqueline Osborne

Year of Submission: January,2017

Tittle of Study: An Examination of the Basic Symbols Used By Church of God

 Content Page

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Tittle

Aims

Methodology

Summary of Findings

Analysis and Interpretation

Conclusion

Bibliography

Appendix
 Acknowledgement

The successful completion of this examination would not have been made possible

without the assistance, patience and co-operation of my religious education teacher and my

parents. Therefore, I am pleased to express thanks to Miss Osborne- Hopkinson for supporting

and valuable time spent on rendering assistance when needed. I gave thanks to God is giving me

the strength and courage to press on, keeping me through the late nights and finding that

determination within me to complete this SBA.

 Introduction

The title of this SBA is to examine the “Basic Symbols Used by The Church of God”.

Interviews and Library Research was used to obtain information, in order to identify, discuss and

determine the significance of the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God.
 Tittle

An Examination of the Basic Symbols Used By Church of God

 Aims

The aims of this research are:

 To Identify the Basic Symbols of the Church of God

 To Discuss the Basic Symbols of the Church of God

 To Determine the significance of the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God
 Methodology

In Examining the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God, the researcher visited the National

Library and Bethel Gospel Hall Mission House to gather accurate information on the Basic

Symbols of the Church of God.

The National Library was visited on January 4, 2017 to obtain information by reading books on

about the significance of the Basic Symbols of by the Church of God.

On January 11, 2017, the researcher visited Bethel Gospel Hall, Mission House to Interview an

elder to share his views about Symbols. Various questions were asked
 Summary of Findings

Basic Symbol Used by the Church of God

 The Christian Cross

 The Holy Communion

 The Holy Bible

 The Baptism Water

 The Olive Oil

 The Palm Branch

Discussion of the Basic Symbols Used by the Church of God

 The Christian Cross is the most important symbol in Christianity because of religious

significance. Some churches often have a statue of the empty cross showing that Jesus is

raised.

 The Holy Communion is a symbol used in Christianity to remember Jesus last supper

with his disciples.

 The Holy Bible is a collection of sacred texts or scriptures that Christians consider to be a

product of divine inspiration with their relationship with God.

 The Holy Water or Baptism Water is a vessel containing holy water generally placed

near the entrance or below the cross to perform religious beliefs.

 The Olive Oil is a symbol used to anoint persons who are sick.

 The Palm Branch is a branch used to welcome Jesus and is practiced every Palm Sunday

before Good Friday because of doctrines.

Significance of the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God

 The Christian Cross signifies the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

 The Holy Communion uses bread as a symbol as Jesus’ body and wine as a symbol for

his blood as a chance to recognize Jesus and thank God for all he’s done.

 The Holy Bible signifies a reminder of God’s life.

 The Baptism Water signifies the acceptance of Jesus Christ as there Lord and Savior.

 The Olive Oil signifies the Holy Spirit because he heals us today.

 The Palm Branch signifies praise, triumph and thanksgiving to remember when God

entered Jerusalem.
 Analysis and Interpretation

In Christianity, Symbols, according to Christians, are objects or signs that carry a meaning and is

also used to worship. According to Psalm 150:5 (KJV), “Praise him upon the loud cymbals:

praise him upon the high sounding cymbals”, this scripture means that Christians should respect

and remember God’s symbol always but in worship.

The Church of God is briefly described as a doctrine and practice of God’s teachings. According

to Ephesians5:23, (KJV), “The husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is also the head of the

church, He Himself being the Savior of the body’’, this scripture shows a comparison between the

role of Christ in the church compared with the husband being the head of the house to shows

authority.

Studies have proved that the Cross is a basic symbol in Christianity because in Romans 5:8

(KJV) “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died

for us”, this scripture reminds us about Jesus’ death on the cross for our sin and the love he has

for us.

In every Church around the World the Holy Communion is used as a symbol and Luke 22:19-20

(NIV) (“And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my

body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”

In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my

blood, which is poured out for you), is recited by the congregation before they taking

communion. This scripture reminds us of God and the bloodshed at Calvary for our sins

According to an elder of Bethel Godspel Hall, The Baptism Water is a symbol used in Christians

religious beliefs. He also stated that, in the book of First Peter 3:21 (NIV), “this water

symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the

pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ”. This

scripture often reminds Christian that baptism is a pledge of accepting and believing that Jesus is

their Lord and Savior.

 Conclusion

The Basic Symbols used by the Church of God is supported by scriptural evidence and

Christians religious beliefs.

In examing and discussing the Basic symbols used by the Church of God and The significance of

each, we find that symbols are commonly used by the Church Of God to remember Jesus life on

Earth.
 Bibliography

 Barron Sharon et al. Ceremonies and Celebrations, Growing Up: Italy. Raintree Stock-

Vaughn Publishers,2001

 Rogers Kristeen and Hickson Claire et al. The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of

World Regions: United Kingdom. Usborne Publication Limited, 2001.

 Appendix

Interview Sheet
Name of Interviewee: Brother Lennox Tucker

Objective: To examine the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God

1. Questions: How do you as a Christian define the word Symbol?

Answer: Symbols are objects or signs that carry a meaning and is also used to worship.

2. What is a Doctrine?

Answer: A doctrines a practice of God’s teachings.

3. What are the basic symbols used by the Church Of God?

Answer: The Christian Cross, the Holy Communion, the Holy Bible, the Baptism Water,

the Olive Oil and the Palm Branch.

4. Why are they the basic symbols?

Answer: They are the basic symbols because the symbols are linked with Christian

Festivals that carry a special meaning in remembrance of God.

Date: January 11, 2017

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Signature of Interviewee

Lennox Tucker
 Pictures of the Basic Symbols used by the Church of God

The Christian Cross Holy Communion

Holy Bible Baptism Water

Palm Tree Olive Oil