The Necessity of Christ's Blood (April 2nd 2007)

For someone unfamiliar with the Church, all of our talk about the blood of Christ might seem disturbing. But, apart from His blood, there is no Christianity. As Hebrews 9:22 says, "...without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."
God mandated that redemption was available only if our sin was transferred to a perfect substitute. In the Old Testament, an Israelite would lay hands on the head of an unblemished lamb and confess. Then, he presented the animal to a priest for sacrifice. Today, believers are redeemed through forgiveness. But our sacrifice is a sinless Savior who willingly took our guilt and penalty upon Himself.

Every person who accepts Jesus' death as a sububstitutionary and receives Him as Savior is declared no longer guilty of sin, God condemned the sinful soul to death. But, when He looks upon Jesus' sacrifice and sees the paid penalty, He declares us righteous. Christ's shed blood lets us enter God's presence. We experience unity with Him in prayer, knowing He listens when we speak. The harmony between God and mankind was interrupted in Eden. But it is restored in each new believer.
Through Christ's blood, believers are forgiven, Justified, and reconciled. These words actually describe a simple process. When we accept that a blamless Jesus died to pay our sin penalty, we enter an eternal relationship with God. John 3:16 says Jesus' sacrifice applies to "whoever believes". This includes you and me, if you just believe. If you don't know the Lord Jesus as your Savior, this would be a great week, "Holy Week," to give your life to Him who loves you and shed his blood for you so that you would have eternal life. Passover starts tomorrow, the 3rd @ 6pm. The 6th is "Good Friday", & Sunday is "RESURRECTION DAY"! If not for this day, we would all be lost in our sins! God bless each of you and your families, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

From a page out of Day of Discovery with Mart Dehann

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