sentence: Water is symbolic in baptism.
sentences_before: Elemental symbols were often used by the early Church. Water is an important symbol to Christians.
sentences_after: It may also mean cleansing or purity. Fire symbolizes both the Holy Spirit and light. It is often used in the form of a candle flame. The sources of these symbols comes from the Bible.
concept_name: water
headings: Christian symbolism Early Christian symbols Elemental symbols