Playlist: Fish, Symbol of (topic)
Fishy Syncretism
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsAccording to the Catholic Encyclopedia (1913), Volume 4, under the article Dagon, there is a perspective on the Philistine fish god Dagon as an abomination to the God of Israel. God warns His people not to make, wear, or use any symbol, image, icon, or emblem to represent Him or His church, explicitly rejecting symbols like the …
Why 153?
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeThe first sign in the book of John corrected the physical need for wine; the eighth sign of 153 fish corrected a spiritual need on the part of God's people.
Without Me, Nothing! (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe miraculous catch of 153 fish seems to be an anticlimactic ending after Thomas' worship, but the incident is symbolic of Christ's rule over the Church.
Was Jesus a Vegetarian?
Sermonette by Mike FordSome claim Christ was a vegetarian on the basis that He was compassionate. Yet He at fish and the Passover lamb.