Taking a Look at Scripture
“...the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” – Hebrews 9:22 NIV
Nearly all iniquities that took place in the OT period required that they be purified with blood. Without it there was NO forgiveness of sins. The animals blood signified a temporary, symbolic covering for impurity, having NOT removed that sin for all time as Christ’s blood did. The Law was absolute; no sin was pardoned unless a life was given for “the life of the flesh is in the blood”. [Leviticus 17:14 NIV]
Hebrews 9:22 is a bridge to the New Covenant provided by Christ’s sacrificial death. The New Covenant reveals the superiority of Christ’s willing sacrifice. The OT sacrifices had to be made repeatedly on an annual basis in a ritualistic fashion. This system was imperfect, yet set the stage for the shedding of Christ’s own blood as a “once for all time”redemptive sacrifice which fulfilled the Mosaic Laws demand for justice. The New Covenant provided for believers forgiveness that was for a lifetime. Eternal forgiveness which begins the moment you give your life over to Christ. His death validated the New Covenant, proving that God’s justice was satisfied completely, allowing Him to forgive sins eternally without compromising His holiness.
Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.
In His Name & for His Glory,
RL Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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