Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lamb
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The title "Lamb" ascribed to Jesus Christ is deeply rooted in biblical theology and symbolism, representing His role as the sacrificial offering for the sins of humanity. This appellation draws from the rich tapestry of Old Testament sacrificial practices and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament revelation of Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Old Testament Background

The concept of the lamb as a sacrificial offering is central to the Old Testament sacrificial system. In the Passover narrative, the Israelites were instructed to sacrifice a lamb without blemish and apply its blood to their doorposts, so that the angel of death would pass over their homes (Exodus 12:3-13). This event prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, the Lamb of God, whose blood would bring deliverance from sin and death.

New Testament Fulfillment

In the New Testament, John the Baptist explicitly identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God. In John 1:29 , John declares, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" This proclamation highlights Jesus' mission to atone for sin through His sacrificial death.

The Apostle Peter further emphasizes this theme, linking Jesus to the Passover lamb. In 1 Peter 1:18-19 , he writes, "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed... but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot." Here, Peter underscores the purity and perfection of Christ as the ultimate sacrificial Lamb.

The Book of Revelation

The Book of Revelation richly employs the imagery of the Lamb to describe Jesus' redemptive work and His exalted status. In Revelation 5:6 , John describes a vision of the Lamb standing as though it had been slain, possessing seven horns and seven eyes, symbolizing perfect power and knowledge. The Lamb is central to the worship in heaven, as seen in Revelation 5:12 , where the heavenly hosts proclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!"

Furthermore, the Lamb is depicted as the victorious conqueror. Revelation 17:14 states, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because He is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with Him will be His called, chosen, and faithful followers." This passage affirms the ultimate victory of Christ over evil and His sovereign rule.

Theological Significance

The title "Lamb" encapsulates the essence of Jesus' mission and His sacrificial love. It signifies His role as the atoning sacrifice, fulfilling the requirements of the Law and providing a means of reconciliation between God and humanity. The Lamb's blood, shed on the cross, is the foundation of the New Covenant, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe.

In Christian worship and theology, the Lamb remains a central figure, symbolizing purity, sacrifice, and victory. The imagery of the Lamb continues to inspire hymns, liturgies, and art, reflecting the profound impact of this title on the Christian faith.
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Revelation 5:6,8
And I beheld, and, see, in the middle of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the middle of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth.
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Revelation 6:16
And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
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Revelation 7:9,10,17
After this I beheld, and, see, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
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Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives to the death.
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Revelation 13:8,11
And all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
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Revelation 14:1,4
And I looked, and, see, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.
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Revelation 15:3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are your ways, you King of saints.
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Revelation 17:14
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
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Revelation 19:7,9
Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honor to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife has made herself ready.
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Revelation 21:9,14,22,23,27
And there came to me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come here, I will show you the bride, the Lamb's wife.
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