Westminster Larger Catechism · 1647

Q41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus?

Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.
Answer · Westminster Larger Catechism

Scripture proofs

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    Matthew 1:21

    And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Proof texts as given in the original; verse text from the King James Version.