the Lamb
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The Lamb is a title for Jesus Christ in Christian theology, emphasizing his sacrificial role in humanity’s redemption.
Observed surface forms (1)
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| The Lamb | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christological title
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theological concept in Christianity ⓘ title of Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| affirmedIn | Protestant theology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
atonement for sin
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redemption of humanity ⓘ |
| centralTo |
Christian soteriology
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Christian worship ⓘ Eucharistic theology ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
forgiveness of sins
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heavenly worship in Revelation ⓘ new covenant ⓘ reconciliation with God ⓘ |
| contrastedWith | lion imagery of Christ ⓘ |
| describedAs |
Lamb of God
NERFINISHED
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slain Lamb ⓘ worthy Lamb ⓘ |
| emphasizes | sacrificial role of Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| hasRole | symbol of Jesus Christ ⓘ |
| invokedIn | Agnus Dei liturgy ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
themes of judgment and kingship in Revelation
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themes of meekness and humility ⓘ |
| portrayedAs |
enthroned in heaven
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opening the sealed scroll in Revelation ⓘ receiving worship from angels and saints ⓘ |
| prefiguredBy |
Isaiah’s suffering servant imagery
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Old Testament sacrificial system ⓘ Passover lamb ⓘ |
| refersTo | Jesus Christ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rootedIn |
Book of Revelation
NERFINISHED
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First Epistle of Peter NERFINISHED ⓘ Gospel of John NERFINISHED ⓘ New Testament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Christ’s death
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Christ’s suffering ⓘ Christ’s victory over death ⓘ Christ’s victory over sin ⓘ innocence ⓘ obedience to God ⓘ purity ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ substitutionary atonement ⓘ |
| titleOf |
Jesus as Redeemer
NERFINISHED
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Jesus as Savior NERFINISHED ⓘ Jesus as sacrificial offering ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Christian hymnody
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Christian iconography ⓘ Christian preaching ⓘ |
| veneratedIn |
Catholic theology
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Orthodox theology ⓘ |
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The Lamb