Kurian, George Thomas; Lamport, Mark A. Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 2016-11-10: 1359. ISBN 9781442244320（英語）. In Protestant churches, the national flag was frequently displayed along with the 「Christian Flag」 (white field, red Latin cross on a blue canton), which had been created and popularized in American Methodist circles and adopted by the Federal Council of Churches in 1942. Often the staff would feature an eagle final and a cross final, respectively.
Grose, Howard Benjamin. Missions: American Baptist International Magazine. American Baptist Convention. 1917: 49 （英語）. Side by side in many of our churches hangs the Christian Flag with the Stars and Stripes—the Flag of White— which forever has stood for peace, having in the corner on the field of blue, the color of sincerity, faith and truth, the red Cross symbolic of Calvary.
Moravian Movement. 2014-12-08 [2017-07-08]. （原始內容存檔於2018-06-12） （英語）. The Moravians created a seal. The seal has a picture of a sheep holding a cross with the Christian flag attached. It says, 「Our lamb has conquered. Let us Follow Him.」 This symbolizes Jesus conquering sin, and the Moravian’s commitment to follow Him.
The Christian Flag. Bob Jones University. [2007-10-18]. （原始內容存檔於2005-09-05）. The white on the flag represents purity and peace. The blue stands for faithfulness, truth, and sincerity. Red, of course, is the color of sacrifice, in this case calling to mind the blood shed by Christ on Calvary, represented by the cross.
A Theological Miscellany. Thomas Nelson. 2005-03-24 [2018-02-01]. ISBN 9781418552817. （原始內容存檔於2017-02-15）. The flag is white (for purity and peace), with a blue field (faithfulness, truth, and sincerity) and a red cross (the sacrifice of Christ).
Christian Flag. The Christian Advocate (New York: T. Carlton & J. Porter). 1909-01-07, 84. Within recent years (1897) a flag has been designed which shall stand as an emblem; (Jesse L. Jones-McKay) which all Christian nations and various denominations may rally in allegiance and devotion. This banner is called the Christian flag. It was originated by Charles C. Overton of Brooklyn, N.Y., whose first thought of it came to him while addressing a Sunday school at a rally day service. The flag is most symbolic. The ground is white, representing peace, purity and innocence. In the upper corner is a blue square, the color of the unclouded sky, emblematic of heave, the home of the Christian; also a symbol of faith and trust. in the center of the blue is the cross, the ensign and chosen symbol of Christianity: the cross is red, typical of Christ's blood. The use of the national flag in Christian churches has become almost universal throughout the world.
Convention of Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America Opposes Discrimination. Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 1948-12-06 [2021-03-12]. （原始內容存檔於2020-07-28） （英語）. A statement calling on the churches of this country to press for extension of full social, political and economic rights to every citizen without discrimination as to race, color, creed or sex was adopted here this week-end at the three-day biennial convention of Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The Council represents 27 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox church bodies in the U.S.
Christian Flag. The Christian Advocate (New York: T. Carlton & J. Porter). 1909-01-07, 84. Mr. Overton has dedicated his flag to the Christian world, refusing to copyright or patent it. It stands for no creed or denomination, but for Christianity. Every sect of Christ's followers can indorse this flag and it is equally appropriate for all nations. The hymn written by Fanny Crosby is also dedicated to the free use and followers of Christ the world over.
The Quiver. Cassell Limited. 1900: 380 [2014-05-04]. （原始內容存檔於2020-09-21）. Miss Fanny J. Crosby, the veteran American hymn writer, has dedicated a hymn, called 「The Christian Flag,」 to the movement, the first verse of which is :— 「 The Christian Flag!
Presbyterian Mission Agency Signs and symbols. Presbyterian Church (USA). [2018-01-09]. （原始內容存檔於2018-11-03） （英語）. If a national flag is used alongside a symbol of God’s realm (such as the popularly accepted 「Christian flag,」 found mostly in U.S. congregations), the Christian flag is appropriately given a preeminent place.
Diffendorfer, Ralph Eugene. Missionary Education in Home and School. Abingdon Press. 1917: 184（英語）. The Christian flag is not patented, and is free from commercialism. Anyone may manufacture it, and it may be used on all proper occasions. Christian flags may be displayed at conventions, conferences, church demonstrations, and parades, and with the American flag may be used for general decorative purposes. For boys' and girls' societies and clubs and for the church school, especially on program occasions, the two flags may be presented and saluted.
Balmer, Randall. Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism rev. Waco, Texas: Baylor University Press. 2002: 163. ISBN 978-1-932792-04-1.
Land, Richard. The Divided States of America? What Liberals and Conservatives Get Wrong About Faith and Politics rev. Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson. 2011: 41. ISBN 978-1-59555-352-2.
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