Jesus is recognized as the Lamb of God because He fulfilled the Old Testament prophecy of the sacrificial lamb needed for the atonement of sin.
The identification of Jesus as the Lamb of God is pivotal within Christian theology. John 1:29 reveals John the Baptist proclaiming Jesus as the 'Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.' This statement links Jesus directly to the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament, where lambs were used as offerings for sin. Furthermore, Hebrews 9:26 emphasizes that Christ did not merely offer a type of sacrifice but that He 'put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself,' thus fulfilling the requirements of the law. His perfect life and sacrificial death satisfy God's justice, proving He is indeed the Lamb who takes away the sins of His people.
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