NO REMISSION WITHOUT BLOOD Saturday May 23, 2015
Text: Hebrews 9:18 – 22 Memory verse:
v 22
It
is universally true that sin never has been, and never will be forgiven, except
in connection with and in virtue of the shedding of blood. Salvation by the
atonement is based on blood by which God bestows pardon on men. Blood from a
sacrifice symbolized cleansing and forgiveness, thus nearly everything was
purified by sprinkling with blood v 22a. Why does forgiveness require the
shedding of blood? Blood is symbol of life and it keeps us alive. Jesus shed
his blood; gave His life for our sins so that we wouldn’t have to experience
spiritual death and eternal separation from God. Jesus is the source of life,
not death. He gave his own life to pay the penalty for us to live.
It
follows, therefore, 1) that no sinner can hope for forgiveness except through
the blood of Christ. 2) If men are ever saved they must be willing to rely on
the merits of that blood. 3) All men are on a level in regard to salvation,
since all are to be saved in the same way. The blood was to save us from sin
and death. Have you received cleansing from that blood? Will you allow such
sacrifice to be in vain? Remember that there is no other sacrifice required of
us than that which Jesus made. You should not take the atonement for granted by
continuing in sin.
Food for Thought: If Jesus didn’t shed his blood for us, what would have
been our condition as miserable sinners?
Prayer: Lord God may I never to take the atonement by Jesus
for granted by continuing in sin. Cleanse me with that blood in Jesus name.
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