Today, we start looking at some Scriptures on blood redemption. I know people who have said, "I don't want anything to do with your bloody religion." These people want to try and save themselves. It won't work. They are lost and destined for hell unless there is a change of heart. Ephesians 1: 7 reads: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace...." Back in eternity past God chose us, He predestined us, and made us accepted in the Beloved. Now we move out of eternity into our time, where the plans of God the Father are placed into the hands of Christ, who moves into space and time to construct the church. It is an historical fact that Jesus was born into this world almost two thousand years ago. God invaded humanity and after being on this earth for thirty years, He died upon a cross, was buried, rose again bodily, and ascended into heaven. Those are the historical facts that the Word of God gives us. While He was here, He redeemed us, and that redemption is through His blood. This is something which is not popular today. Most people want a beautiful religion, one that appeals to their esthetic nature. The cross of Christ does not appeal to the esthetic part of man; it doesn’t appeal to the pride of man. Unfortunately, too many churches never mention the blood of Christ. Does yours? If not, ask why not?
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