The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and the Church

Symbols Illustrating the Word of God

In order to make the truth plain to the hearts and minds of men, God has chosen to use various figures, or symbols, by which to bring home more forcefully the truths He seeks to reveal to human hearts. BSPC 7.2

The word of God is likened to: BSPC 7.3

Bread	John 6:48, 58	Milk	1 Peter 2:2
Chain	Early Writings, 221	Mine	Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 476
Fire	Jeremiah 20:9	Mirror	James 1:23, 25
Fountain	Fundamentals of Christian Education, 393	Pearls	Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 456
Gold	Psalm 19:10	Rock	Mount of Blessing, pp. 213, 216
Hammer	Jeremiah 23:29	Seed	The Desire of Ages, 192
Honey	Psalm 119:103	Silver	Psalm 12:6
Lamp	Psalm 119:105	Sword	Ephesians 6:17
Leaven	Christ’s Object Lessons, 99	Water	Ephesians 5:26
Light	Christ’s Object Lessons, 111, 406
Meat	Hebrews 5:12, 14