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title: "Question 41: Why was our Mediator called Jesus? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 41: Why was our Mediator called Jesus? Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.Scripture proofs: Matt. 1:21."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-41-why-was-our-mediator-called-jesus/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=121"
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# Question 41: Why was our Mediator called Jesus? | Westminster Larger Catechism

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

Scripture proofs: Matt. 1:21.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=121)

## Related reading

- [Question 40](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-40-why-was-it-requisite-that-the-mediator-should-be/)
- [Question 42](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-42-why-was-our-mediator-called-christ/)

Canonical page: https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-41-why-was-our-mediator-called-jesus/