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As far as this Christian is concerned a candle symbolizes the light of Christ. His light helps me find my way in life. It is my conscience, it is the gospel of truth and light. It banishes all darkness.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoBasically, the candles represent the presence of God. Jesus said "I am the Light of the World" (John 8:12, 9:5) They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. (Acts 2:3-4)
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∙ 10y agoA candle stands out in the dark, so in the same way Christians should stand out differently in this dark world.
In theological and Biblical terms, the fire of the candle represents the Holy Spirit and the light as it reflects is Jesus being the light and the way. The wax is sometimes seen as the body of Christ or as God. The red candle especially represents the blood of Christ and the wax, the body of Christ.
In different Christian denominations candles express forms of the Trinity, advents, reflections for prayer, and for many who meditate in Christianity, the candle is the the wax, flame, and light's reflection represents God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit.
Different colors of the candle can change the meaning. For instance in the Advent, the white candle is called the Christs Candle and is lit on Christmas Eve.
Many Christians often light a candle to pray and then keep it lit to represent Jesus "at their table,"guarding their home," etc. In response to the loss of a loved one a candle can be lit in the home or upon a window sill to honor and to represent your hope that they find the light into God's arms.
The candle can be very metaphorical in Christianity and very purposeful, dependent upon the denomination and/or the person.
Also, there are many different interpretations and they often depend on context. The most common meaning of a candle in metaphor is simply as a source of light, or goodness, and for the Christian the lit candle can symbolize Jesus, the Light of the World.
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∙ 15y agoThe candle symbolizes "LIGHT of the Risen Christ" and the ray of hope.
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∙ 11y agoThe candle symobolises light in the same way that Jesus said he was the light of the world.
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∙ 8y agoThere are no special meanings of candles in Christianity.
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∙ 13y agoThe candels represent light and hope.
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∙ 13y agoHe is the LIGHT of the world.
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What does the candle represent in an Anglican service?
the candles represent that Jesus is the light if the world.
On the Christingle what does the candle represent?
It represents Jesus being the light of the world
What do the candles represent in the advent?
The first candle is called the Prophet's candle and is meant to signify the hope of Jesus' coming. The second is called the Bethlehem candle in honor of the city of Christ's birth. The third candle is the shepherds' candle, for those who came to see the baby Jeusus. The final candle is the angels' candle, symbolising the angelic proclamation of joy at Christ's birth.
What is the big white candle in the catholic church?
You may be referring to the red candle at the tabernacle, where Jesus presence in the form of bread is kept. When lit, it tells all that Jesus is present. When not lit, as on Good Friday, Jesus is not there.
What does the second candle in advent wreath represent?
The second candle in the Advent wreath represents peace. It is traditionally lit on the second Sunday of Advent to symbolize the peace that Jesus brought to the world through his birth.
Why do you light candle each week on the advent reef?
The candles represent waiting for Jesus. The first candle, the purple one, means Jesus is coming, but we must wait. The second, also purple, means Jesus is nearly coming, and we must still be patient. The third, the only pink one, means, "YAY! JESUS IS ALMOST HERE!" and the final, the purple, means, Jesus is finally here!
What does the wreath represent?
The purple candles represents sorro. The pink one represents joy and happieness. The white candle represents jesus born on Xmas Day
Why do you have advent wreaths?
An Advent wreath is a symbol of the four weeks of Advent passing. You light a candle each week on Sunday and the fifth candle is lit on Christmas Day. The candles represent the spiritual preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Why is the candle important during Lent?
The candle is important during lent because it represents Jesus and God and Jesus are everlasting light
What was lit at the Easter vigil as a symbol of Jesus' resurrection?
A paschal candle is lit
What does a burning candle represent in witch craft?
It can represent many elements, depending on the color.
What does the flame on the candle represent?
Light duhhh :p
