Why was our mediator called Jesus?

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Q 41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus?

A. Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.¹

Matthew 1:21

She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (ESV)

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