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The Lamb Of God Image Of Christ In Revelation, Donald Fitzner
The Lamb Of God Image Of Christ In Revelation, Donald Fitzner
Master of Art Theology Thesis
The identification of Christ as the Lamb of God provides great potential for comfort to God's people. Although this designation of our Lord Jesus Christ occurs only twice in Holy Scripture, I a shortened version, the Lamb, is used extensively in the book of Revelation as one of His titles. While there is much debate as to the origin and precise meaning of this term, there is a significant amount of scriptural background that provides a context for understanding this title of the Lord Jesus.
The prominence of lambs in the sacrificial cultus of the Old Testament' prefigures the presentation …