What do the Beads Mean on a Salvation Bracelet?
Ordinary stones used as beads by the ancients were replaced with the more elaborate metalwork and beading of the Egyptians. The birth of religion, whether pagan or orthodox, generated a desire to adorn the body with spiritual amulets of protection. The salvation bracelet is representative of Christian history and the story of Jesus Christ. It's a sign to others that the wearer is a follower of Jesus.
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Black Bead
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A black bead is on every salvation bracelet. The black bead represents the darkness of sin and how it alienates us from God. When we sin, God must judge us. To be saved, we must repent.
Red Bead
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The red bead on the salvation bracelet represents the blood of Christ. Christians believe that Jesus Christ suffered on the cross, shed his blood and died for our sins. According to All About God.com, Jesus' disciple, Peter, contended that the blood and sacrifice of Jesus, God's son, was the greatest gift given to humanity.
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White and blue Beads
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In addition to the black and red beads are the white and blue beads. Both colors represent the spiritual cleansing that can only be achieved through a belief in Jesus. The white bead symbolizes Jesus' forgiveness and the blue bead is a reminder of Christ's sacrifice that we accept at baptism. According to Sunday School Network.com, the blue bead represents holy water that washes away sin.
Green Bead
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The green bead on a salvation bracelet symbolizes faith. Green conjures up images of nature and the growth of trees, plants and grass from small seeds. Jesus commonly referred to the growth of the tiny mustard seed in many of his parables, and Heartlight.org explains that the growth of faith is a process that expands over time.
Gold Bead
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Gold is considered by many to be the most valuable metal found on Earth. The gold bead on a salvation bracelet takes that perfection one step further as a reminder that when we die, we will spend eternity in the divine house of God.
The Knots
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The first and last knots on a salvation bracelet are significant. The first knot represents our birth and God's unconditional love. It is a remembrance that God has a plan for each of us that begins with our birth. The last knot symbolizes our death and is a gentle reminder of how important it is to lead a life of goodness. The last knot also represents the day when we will stand before God and account for our actions.
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Wearing and living the meaning of a salvation bracelet will keep your heart in beat with the will of God.This would be a daily reminder of the value of love jesus showed for us, as HE died in our sins.Let your light so shne for Jesus as we wear our bracelet for our much need salvation.
