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The scriptures point to Christ as "the
Lamb" from Genesis, (where He was first promised to
be provided by God), to Revelation, (" . . .
and the Lamb in the center of the Throne shall be their Shepherd
and shall guide them to springs of the water of life."
(Rev. 7:17)).
As the Bible teaches, we were not redeemed
with perishable things like silver and gold from our futile way
of life, but with the precious blod of a lamb, unblemished
and spotless. (1 Peter 1:18) As a result of
this offering and lavish expression of God's love and mercy we
are given purity and a holy standing before the Father.
(Eph. 1:14, Col. 1:22)
A purity that our own performance could
never obtain. (Galations 2:21) "For by one offering,
He has made forever perfect, those who are sanctified."
(Hebrews 10:14) "He who knew no sin, became
sin on our behalf that we might become the righteousness of God
in Him." (2 Cor. 5:21)
Behold the Lamb . . . purchaser of our
redemption . . . through which we have the privilege of witnessing
and sharing in His eternal Glory. |
