Stained Glass Windows in the Sanctuary of
First Baptist Church of Royal Oak
Descending Dove
The dove in the New Testament and elsewhere among Christian emblems represents the Holy Spirit. Its
specific reference arises from the baptism of Jesus, (see Matthew 3:16). In the Bible, the dove is
mentioned more than fifty times. It is the only bird permitted to be used in sacrifices according to the
Mosaic Law. The gentleness and innocence of the dove are particularly appropriate symbols of the Holy
Spirit.
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