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.
Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
1 John 2:1
My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Romans 6:2
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Proverbs 24:9
The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.