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Why is the Fish a Symbol of Christianity?
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arsindelve on
6/4/2007 2:51:13 PM
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When Jesus started his ministry, he began calling people to become His followers. The first two men Jesus called were Peter and Andrew. These two brothers were professional fisherman and were casting their nets into the Sea Of Galilee. Jesus called out to them and famously said, "Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19)
The disciples would not have likely understood what Jesus meant at that time, but soon it would become clear to them that they would leave their old careers behind them for good. After Jesus left them following his resurrection, Peter and Andrew along with the rest of the disciples would spend the rest of their lives preaching the good news about Jesus and bringing followers to Christ. This is what Jesus meant when he said they would be fishers of men.
The fish is still an apt symbol for Christians today because we have all been called to be fishers of men and to spread the good news about Jesus. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus' final words to the disciples were, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." This command by Jesus has been called "The Great Commission" and it still holds for Christians today. Like Peter, Andrew and the rest of the disciples, Christians still have a responsibility to be fishers of men today. We are called to do what we can to spread the word about Jesus Christ. Not all of us can be missionaries, but we need to make sure we are financially and spiritually supporting those people who are doing this work on a daily basis. Christians need to make sure that their friends, family and co-workers know about Jesus and that they are welcome and invited to learn more about Him any time.
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