More Christian Tattoo Designs

Throughout the Bible we find strong Christian symbols, although there are many who have designs of Jesus, Mary, angels and crosses, they are not the only images that can be turned into beautiful and unique tattoo designs.  We at Renegade want you to have the best tattoo design possible so we will take you through some not as well known symbols, but equally powerful in their meaning.

Dove Tattoo Designs

Doves are found in very significant places in some of the biggest Bible stories. Universally it is the symbol of peace; however, it is also a representation of the Holy Spirit on earth. It was a dove that found dry land for Noah by bringing back an olive branch, another symbol of peace. The Holy Spirit came down from heaven in the form of a dove during the baptism of Jesus. In Leviticus, doves were a sacrificial animal as they were seen to be purer than other animals.

Raven Tattoo Designs

Ravens often get a negative press as, in Catholic traditions the crucified thief who doubted Jesus was said to have his eyes plucked out by a raven. There are other Bible stories where ravens are key.  When God sent Elijah into the desert He sustained him by sending ravens with food in their beaks.

Often the raven is pictured with roses as the rose is Christian tradition represents the blood of Chris.  (for more information see Rose Tattoo Designs)

Lion and Lamb Designs

If you do not want to have a cross or portrait to represent Jesus then, both the lion and the lamb are used to signify different aspects of Jesus' character. One of Jesus' names comes from 'The Lion of Judah', this goes back to his family ties with King David and draws of Jesus' kingship.

The lamb, is drawing on the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for the world's sins. In the book of Revelation, Jesus is often symbolised as a lamb.

In Isaiah 11 it talks about the lion lying down with the lamb, showing the coming together of these two strong characteristics in one man. It has become a strong Christian image and makes for a powerful religious tattoo design.

Fish and XP Tattoo Designs

In the days of the early church, the Christians would not use the cross symbol but a fish instead.  They would use it to find out if the person they were talking to was a believer or not during times of great persecution.  One would draw the fish sign in the dirt on the ground and if they were a Christian they would put a dot where the eye was, if they were not a believer they would probably think it was odd but not know it was a Christian sign, keeping the believer safe.

Another ancient sign for Jesus and the Early Church was XP these are the ancient Greek letters meaning Christ.  They were often used for Christian graffiti, and possibly why the believers ended up being called Christians, meaning little Christ.