First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Crowell, Texas is a place where people can meet Jesus,  engage in life-giving community, and grow in their Christian faith. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for our every Sunday for our services at 11:00 AM!

 

   

Jesus     Christ     God     Son      Savior

What is the FISH symbolize to Christians which is located on our Church Street Sign?

The Bible relates a number of accounts where fish were a significant aspect of Jesus’ ministry.

On one occasion (Matthew 14:19), Jesus served several thousand families with a meal of bread and fish. On another occasion (Matthew 4:19), Jesus called Peter and Andrew, saying, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”

Many early Christians were persecuted and forced to worship secretly.

The fish symbol served as a secret form of communication. Often the persecuted Christians would scratch this symbol on the ground to identify themselves to fellow believers.

Soon, Christians began to attach meaning to the word “fish” itself. The Greek letters for ichthus (meaning “fish”, pronounced “ICK-THOOS”) became an acronym: I=Jesus; X=Christ; O=God’s; Y=Son; E=Savior.

Today, the person who displays the fish symbol has accepted the same New Testament teaching that these early Christians accepted: that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior.

By a decision of faith, this person has entered into a personal relationship with God and knows the reality of God’s forgiveness.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9 KJV)

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