Only By The Blood
by Danny Taylor | March 17, 2010
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot." (I Peter 1: 18-19)
To the average person, blood is repulsive. Even among some who would claim the name of Christianity for their faith, blood has long been associated with a slaughterhouse religion. Several years ago, in one well known Protestant denomination, the leaders met to determine what should be allowed in their new hymnbook. They decided that no references to blood should be included. To them, it was offensive and outdated, so all of the hymns having to do with the blood of Jesus were removed!
But, did they forget that when you turn to the Scriptures, you find the blood of Jesus mentioned everywhere? The Bible bleeds with the blood of Christ! It is a constant, continual theme of the Scripture. Like a scarlet thread that is woven through a priceless tapestry, the blood of our Savior is spread throughout. Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins. (Hebrews 9:22)
God taught us well in the Old Testament when He told the children of Israel in the days of their slavery in Egypt to put the blood upon the doorposts of their houses. When they put the blood there, they were safe and secure from the death angel that passed over the land of Egypt taking the life of the firstborn child of each family. To this day, the Passover is remembered and celebrated. We know that Jesus, because He shed His precious blood for us, is our Passover! Without the shedding of blood, there is no redemption or salvation. Only by the blood can the righteous demands of a Holy God be satisfied. Only by the blood can our sins be atoned and covered and cleansed. Only by the blood can we have peace and power with God. With this, comes the responsibility to share the Good News with others so they may be found safe and secure and forgiven in the day of judgment. May the Lord truly bless you and yours today!
Bro. Danny