Lamb of God
"Lamb of God" is a title for Jesus Christ that highlights His sacrificial death for sinners. It especially points to Him as the one who takes away sin through His atoning work.
At a Glance
Lamb of God is a title for Jesus as the sacrifice who takes away sin.
Description
"Lamb of God" is a Christological title that identifies Jesus as God’s appointed sacrificial provision for the salvation of His people. John the Baptist uses the title in John 1:29 and 1:36, linking Jesus directly with the removal of sin. In the broader biblical context, the expression is commonly understood against the background of Old Testament sacrifice, especially the Passover lamb, the regular sacrificial system, and the servant who is led like a lamb in Isaiah 53. While interpreters differ on which background is most prominent in John’s wording, the central meaning is clear: Jesus gives Himself as the sin-bearing sacrifice and fulfills what the earlier sacrificial patterns anticipated. The title therefore underscores both His innocence and the saving purpose of His death.