John 1:29
John 1:29
Behold, the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John the Baptist’s declaration, “Behold, the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world,” introduces Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for humanity. The image of the lamb evokes the sacrificial system of the Old Testament, where lambs were offered to atone for sin. Jesus, as the Lamb of God, fulfills this role on a cosmic scale, offering Himself to remove the sins of all who believe. This verse highlights the universality of Christ’s sacrifice, showing that salvation is available to everyone. It calls believers to recognize Jesus as the only way to reconciliation with God. This declaration invites us to respond with worship and gratitude, acknowledging the depth of God’s love. It encourages believers to share this truth with others, proclaiming Jesus as the Savior of the world. The Lamb’s sacrifice offers a path to redemption, inviting all to experience the forgiveness and grace made possible through Christ.
Romans 6:2
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Psalms 51:5
Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Ecclesiastes 5:6
Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?
Psalm 10:4
In his arrogance, pride the wicked man does not seek him.