Lamb of God

Lamb of God is the name John the Baptist gives Jesus, the one who takes away the sin of the world. It recalls the Passover lamb whose blood saved Israel, now fulfilled in Christ's sacrifice. This theme reveals that Jesus saves us by offering himself in innocent, redeeming love.

• Also known as: Agnus Dei
• Role: Title of Christ as sacrificial lamb
• Key Scripture: John 1:29, Exodus 12:5-13, Revelation 5:6

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