There Is No Forgiveness Without It.
" Without shedding of blood is no remission " (Heb. 9. 22).
It satisfies the holy claims of God.
" When I see the blood, I will pass over you " (Ex. 12. 13).
It maketh atonement for the soul.
" It is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul " (Lev. 17. 11).
It redeems the believer.
" Redeemed-with the precious blood of Christ " (1 Peter 1. 18, 19).
It cleanses from all sin.
" The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin " (1 John 1. 9).
It justifies the believer.
Being now justified by His blood"(Rom. 5. 9).
It has made peace.
" Having, made peace through the blood of His cross " (Col. 1. 20).
It brings the believer nigh to god.
" Now, in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ " (Eph. 2. 13).