This Betonglas window was designed and installed by a 23-year-old deaf German artist, Mr. Guether Trick.

It measures 200 by 65.5 inches, weighs over 1000 pounds and contains 1171 pieces of glass.

Dominant theme is the Trinity and worked in the magnificent design is a portrayal of the concept from St. Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians of putting on the whole Armour of God.

Christian art has played an important part in the teaching of Bible truths and beautifying churches to the glory of God. One of the oldest methods used in the Church to move the hearts and minds of man toward religious thought and life is the use of symbols and emblems.

The most common and widely used of all the symbols is the cross. It speaks to all who come into the church that we preach a crucified and risen Christ as the hope of the world.

The hand is symbolic of God the Father. The symbol speaks of God’s creative power and His provisional care. Ecclesiastes 9:1 and Proverbs 1:24 mention the “hand of God”.

The dove is symbolic of the third person of the Holy Trinity. This symbol has its origin in the account of the baptism of Christ as recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Holy Spirit descended upon Christ in the manner or form of a dove.

The kingly crown is a symbol of the kingly office of Christ. In the book of Revelation, He is called the “King of Kings”. The crown portrays royalty and victory. Sometimes the crown stands for Christ’s victory over sin. Christ is our victorious King. Being faithful to Him we shall receive the “Crown of Life”. (Rev. 2:10)

The crown of thorns is symbolic of the torture and suffering our Lord endured to pay the costly price for our redemption.

The chalice signifies the wine received when partaking of the Lord’s Supper. In, with, and under the wine we receive Christ’s own Blood shed for us. “This cusp is for you for the remission of sins.”

The bread and ears of grain signify the bread received by those who partake of the Lord’s Supper. In, with, and under this bread we receive Christ’s own Body broken for us. “Our Lord Jesus… took bread… and said, Take, eat; this is my body.” Both the cup and the bread remind us of Christ’s institution of His Supper for His followers to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of all their sins. (Matt. 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, 1 Cor. 11)

The spear represents the spear used by a Roman soldier to pierce the side of Christ. The legs of the others crucified with Christ were broken, but Christ’s side was pierced with a spear. This fulfilled another prophecy concerning the Christ (Psalm 34:20). The flowing of blood and water from the wound proved that he was dead. Christ died for all. “He died for all that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves but unto Him which died for them and rose again.” (2 Cor. 5:15)

Only the Christian who is properly equipped and uses the equipment can live for the living Christ and fight a victorious battle against the forces of evil. In ancient history the soldier used a shield which covered his whole body and made him safe against the weapons of his enemy. Faith in Christ as our Savior from sin, death, and hell makes us safe. “The Shield of Faith” – Ephesians 6:16

The helmet of a soldier protected his head and saved his life many times. The Christian has received from God the helmet of salvation, that assurance of life everlasting. Without the hope of eternal glory through Christ we could not stand against the forces of this world and we would lose our live in God. “The Helmet of Salvation” – Ephesians 6:17

The sword is symbolic of “the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.” With the Word the Christian can definitely conquer and overcome – Ephesians 6:17

Spiritual Armour – see Ephesians 6:10-20.