Question:
I have a question for you. What is the significance
of the "Jesus fish" that many people have on their cars? Is this
something that, as a Christian, I should have on my car? Is this an
effective witnessing tool?
Answer:
The fish is an ancient Christian symbol known from the 1st century catacombs in
Rome. The first literary reference to a fish as a Christian symbol is from
Clement of Alexandria During times of persecution, many early Christians would
scratch a fish symbol on the ground, or on rocks, or doorposts, as a means to
distinguish friend from foe. The Greek word within the fish is "ICHTHUS"
which means "fish" in Greek. It's also an acronym for the phrase Jesus
Christ, Son of God, Savior.
Added to Bible Bulletin Board's "Tony Capoccia's Questions and Answers" by:
Tony Capoccia
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