The lamb of God

Behold! The lamb of God who takes away the sin of the
world! (John 1: 29)
      Holy  Scripture testifies clearly and in many different
passages that atonement is possible only by the shedding of blood.
"Without shedding of blood there is no remission" (Hebrew 9:22). "To
Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in his own blood, ... to
him be glory and dominion" (Revelation 1:5,6). These verses speak for
themselves.
      It is important to distinguish between Christ as the
propitiation for the whole world and as the Substitute for all who
belong to Him by faith. On the cross Christ accomplished a work that
fully satisfied God's righteousness with regard to sin. On the ground
of His atoning death every trace of sin will one day to blotted out
from the whole of creation. But its true result will not be seen until
the new heavens and the new earth appear as the eternal dwelling place
of righteousness.
By means of Christ's work of atonement God  has dealt with the world
in goodness and mercy from the fall through sin until now. He has sent
sunshine and rainfall to the earth and "filled our hearts with food
and gladness" (Acts14:17). He has met man's needs with patience and
grace.
      In view of the work of atonement of Jesus Christ the gospel can
now be preached throughout the world.  Because Christ has made
atonement  before God, salvation is offered to everyone. God
attributes the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ to whoever accepts
His offer.