Ideas for Christian tattoo?

SarahR1984

I am a Christian and thinking about getting a tattoo after I lose weight. Any other christians out there have any ideas for me? I want something to remind me how much God loves me and what Jesus did for me. Or a biblical quote that reminds me God is always there. Something to look at when I am feeling down or far away. Do any of you have any tats like this? Thanks!

thunt1990

Im christian too When i get to my goal weight im going to get a tattoo that says love and in the background of the O its going to have a cross. It reminds me to love myself, love others, and how much Jesus loves me.

Sindiel

I'm not Christian, but I always loved this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buddy_christ.jpg

HMKan

I have a tattoo along the side of my right foot (outside of the foot) that simply says:

You are my God.

Sort of an "every step I take, I take in You, You make me move Jesus" sort of thing.

TheMaidOfAstolat

Check out CTA...Christian Tattoo Association.

Also....this is one of my fave sites...
http://religioustattoos.net/

FitJoani

my friend got a nice cross with a crown of thorns on her arm

frostiegurl

I'm not Christian, but I always loved this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Buddy_christ.jpg

Good movie

ashlee954

At the risk of retaliation- the Bible depicts the acquisition of tattoos in a negative light. I have always found religious tattoos to be contradictory and a kind of oxymoron. I myself have several. They are not religious, however. But to each his own!!! Hope it is beautiful! :happy:

mrmarius

A cross or any bible verse that has helped you

HMKan

At the risk of retaliation- the Bible depicts the acquisition of tattoos in a negative light. I have always found religious tattoos to be contradictory and a kind of oxymoron. I myself have several. They are not religious, however. But to each his own!!! Hope it is beautiful! :happy:

The Bible discusses tattoos in the old testament. Where it also says women aren't supposed to wear their hair braided. I know orthodox jews can't be buried in jewish cemetaries if they have tattoo, but you have to consider the intent of the old testament laws when you consider whether they should be strictly followed. Good point though. We just had this conversation in my Bibly Study Tuesday. lol

genesischristian

This is exciting! I want to get a Christian tattoo as well soon, so I'm excited to see all the ideas!

edorice

I can't deface His temple.

MobiusMan

I have a buddy who is covered wrist to wrist. It starts out with scripted commandments on both forearms into a lion and lamb on one side and a very cool Moses parting the red sea on the other and the culminating on a very large back piece with the arch angels striking Satan into hell. all kinds of rolling clouds and lightening and sunburst stuff depending on the scene associated with. it looks incredible.

On his chest he has Jesus with the word redeemer above and at his waist below it says redeemed. very very cool overall. it took him about 2 years and god knows how much money to do but it truly is a well thought out piece of artwork.

Every bit is done in gray-tones except the halo on Jesus and the lightning coming from Michael's spear as he smites Satan both in gold.

LadyBarb

I agree I can not deface his temple.

MobiusMan

I agree I can not deface his temple.

Michaelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel to glorify his god. Why not paint your temple.

edorice

It's not my temple to deface.

barbosa22

The bible says a lot of things that people take out of context and misuse to fit their own personally beliefs. Take the bible for what it is, the word of GOD. It is actually a difficult reading in my own opinion. Getting a tattoo will not deny you heaven.

MassiveDelta

Bump for later

khrys1

My dad waited until he was 60 to get his first tatoo! It's on his upper arm, and is an awesome picture I'd never seen before- Jesus just kinda standing with his hand through some fishing nets, just looking out and smiling. A few years later, he got a tatoo on the other arm of a cross with thorns on it. Hope you find one you like!

mommared53

I would never get a tattoo eiither because I'm a Christian but I would be interested in seeing what you end up getting.

might4

I have a cross on back that I got at a time I needed a reminded that I was never alone and HE always had "my back"!!

TheMaidOfAstolat

Also...if ya'll want to see some amazing Christian tat's....look up bands like Demon Hunter, As I Lay Dying, Haste The Day, Skillet, Creed, The Famine, Kutless, POD, Hawk Nelson, Stellar Kart...all the guys in these bands are Christian...they all have tattoos to glorify God. Yes, our bodies are our temples...but why not proclaim our beliefs with our skin?
I have a triquetra on my neck...it is also a Pagan/Wiccan symbol. The triquetra in the Christian sense represents the Holy Trinity. I have had people of other faiths ask me about my tat...and by that action alone I have brought more people into the fold. It's a way to show others what I believe. I have plans for getting my entire back covered as well.

knighttrain74

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~ Philippians 4:13

SarahR1984

Not to get sidetracked or start anything, but I read all the comments and just wanted to respond with my feelings on the issue. thanks to everyone for the helpful suggestions.

Now for the people who say christians shouldn't have tattoos here's my thinking. It's what comes out of your heart that deflies you, not what you put on or in your body. How do you treat people, are you kind, do you lie, are you clean on the outside only? These are what matters. The pharisees had an appearance of holiness, but were not clean inside.God looks at your heart. A God glorifiying tattoo is not defilement in my opinion. It is something that shows my love for God and gives me an opportunity to share that love when people ask about it. It allows you to reach out to people who might otherwise think christains are judgemental and hypocritical. Jesus already did everything there was to do on that cross, nothing I do can add to that or take away from it. I view a tattoo as a way to honor God, point others to him, open a dialouge that otherwise may never happen, and remind myself of his love. I have my ears pierced. I dye my hair. Is that defilement? Who is to say what is acceptable and what is not? If we are in Christ we are not under the law, why do we place unnecessary and futile rules and regulations on ourselves. Christ came to lighten our burdens yet we continue to put ourselves back in chains. My intent is nothing but glorifying God, and that cannot be wrong. Do all things for the glory of God:)
~God bless!

proverbs31chick

Nice to see there are some born again Christians here.

SarahR1984

I have a tattoo along the side of my right foot (outside of the foot) that simply says:

You are my God.

Sort of an "every step I take, I take in You, You make me move Jesus" sort of thing.

That's a cute idea. I like that idea of putting on the foot. Like every step I take He's with me. hmmm...you've given me something to think about! lol

SarahR1984

I have a buddy who is covered wrist to wrist. It starts out with scripted commandments on both forearms into a lion and lamb on one side and a very cool Moses parting the red sea on the other and the culminating on a very large back piece with the arch angels striking Satan into hell. all kinds of rolling clouds and lightening and sunburst stuff depending on the scene associated with. it looks incredible.

On his chest he has Jesus with the word redeemer above and at his waist below it says redeemed. very very cool overall. it took him about 2 years and god knows how much money to do but it truly is a well thought out piece of artwork.

Every bit is done in gray-tones except the halo on Jesus and the lightning coming from Michael's spear as he smites Satan both in gold.

That's a great conversation starter! That's what I'm talking about this guy can walk up to a biker covered in tats and he will actually listen to him and not assume he's a sterotypical judgemental christian. He could do a lot of good for Jesus because of these tattoos. thanks for sharing

stephanielynn76

I got an ichthus (the "fish" symbol) when I was doing summer missions in college. Now when my children see it, they ask and I tell them that I belong to God. His symbol is on me permanently just like His Spirit is in me. When I look at my tattoo, I remember that I am not my own. I was bought with a price. I suppose for me it was a way to show that I identify myself as a Christ follower even to the point of bearing a mark on my physical body.

BFab24

I AMA born again Christian as well. I have the words faith, hope, and love in Chinese characters written on the outside of my left foot. Just reminds me that the greatest of what God wants for us and from us

edorice

Not to get sidetracked or start anything, but I read all the comments and just wanted to respond with my feelings on the issue. thanks to everyone for the helpful suggestions.

Now for the people who say christians shouldn't have tattoos here's my thinking. It's what comes out of your heart that deflies you, not what you put on or in your body.

I'm not sure what everyone else said, but I simply said that I cannot do that to His temple. From the limited knowledge that I have from the Scripture. I personally haven't have a two way conversation with Him, so this is all I can go off of. Enjoy your tattoo and whatever else you put on or in your body.

CalorieNinja

The bible says a lot of things that people take out of context and misuse to fit their own personally beliefs. Take the bible for what it is, the word of GOD. It is actually a difficult reading in my own opinion. Getting a tattoo will not deny you heaven.

I don't think the Bible should be hard to read, if it was none of us would be going to Heaven. The Bible reads itself but you have to take it in as a whole not fit it to your lifestyle you want to live for the day.