WLC 41

Westminster Larger Catechism

Q41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus?

Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.

Proof texts

Matt. 1:21 — [21] She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

For discussion

The Assembly cited Matt. 1:21 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
WSC Q21 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
WCF 8.1 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

WSC Q21 · WCF 8.1 · HC Q29 · HC Q37 · BC 5.2 · BC 5.3 · BC 5.4 · BC 5.5 · BC 5.6 · CD 2.1 · 1689 8.1

Leader's notes

A Body of Divinity (Thomas Ridgley): Quest. XLI., XLII. QUEST. XLI. Why was our Mediator called Jesus? ANSW. Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins. QUEST. XLII. Why was our Mediator called Christ? ANSW. Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure, and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability, to execute the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King of his church, in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation. I. Our Mediator is very often called Jesus in the New Testament, which name signifies a Saviour, as it is particularly intimated by the angel, who gave direction, that he should be so called, before his birth, Matt…