GOD HATES THE SHEDDING OF AN INNOCENT PERSON’S BLOOD
Genesis 4:10 (TLB) But the Lord said, “Your brother’s blood calls to me from the ground. What have you done?”
JESUS’ BLOOD SEALS GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS PEOPLE
Matthew 26:27-28 (NIV) 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
JESUS’ BLOOD ALLOWS US TO HAVE ACCESS TO GOD
Romans 5:8-9 (NIV) 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him!
CHRISTIANS ARE REDEEMED BY JESUS’ BLOOD
Ephesians 1:5-8 (NIV) 5 In love, He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will-- 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace 8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
BLOOD IS REQUIRED FOR FORGIVENESS
Hebrews 9:22 (NIV) In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I used to think it strange that the Bible keeps talking about the cleansing power of the blood (1 Peter 1:2). It seemed to me that blood was messy stuff. I needed to wash my white lab coats if they became stained with blood. Today, I love the analogy; it is so true of the body. The blood is constantly cleansing every cell, and washing away all the debris that accumulates all the time. I like Paul's phrase in Hebrews 9:14 KJV, "How much more shall the blood of Christ purge your conscience from dead works?”—Dr. Paul Brand in God's Forever Feast (Discovery House, 1998). Leadership, Vol. 20, no. 3. Today's Best Illustrations – Volume 5.
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