A Gospel Perspective

Christian Symbolism in the Planet Venus The Planet Welcome to part two of Christian Symbolism in the planets. In this section, we’ll discuss the planet Venus, related scriptures, and what it can tell us about Jesus Christ. For some background let’s first go over a few characteristics of this planet. Covered in thick, reflective clouds, Venus is the brightest object in the night sky, after to the moon. It’s often called earth’s sister planet because it is similar in size, mass, and composition. Because of it’s position between earth and the sun, it has a unique motion across the sky never straying too far from the sun. It is usually seen for a few hours before sunrise or after sunset. This is why was labelled anciently as the morning and evening star. Bright and Morning Star Regarding the term “morning star,” Revelation 22:16 reads “I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” Just as Venus shows up as a bright and morning star, which heralds a new day ...

Christian Symbolism in the Planet Mercury Mercury is named after the Roman God Mercurius, their god of commerce, the messenger of the gods, and the mediator between gods and mortals. That last description stands out to me the most because it suggests that Mercury could represent Jesus Christ as the Mediator. Let’s explore some reasons why this may be the case. The planet Mercury is known for a few unique characteristics. First, it is the planets that is closest to the sun and consequently it can be difficult to see, often being consumed in the light of the sun. Second, it is the planet that has the fastest orbit. What can we gleam from these 2 characteristics? The Mediator If the sun represents God or divinity, Mercury can represent a nearness to God. That nearness to God, of course, a good representation of Christ who “[dwells] in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see” (1 Timothy 6:16). While no man can behold God in the flesh, I would argue ...