Without Blood There Is No Life – Natural as Well as Spiritual
The Greek word 'apolutrosis,' used in the New Testament for redemption, means deliverance through the paying of a ransom. The ransom that had to be paid for our redemption was nothing other than the blood of Jesus shed on the cross. The "means of payment" for our rescue was not found in Jesus' wallet; it flowed in and out of his veins. There was nothing to haggle over or bargain down. There was no discount and no rebate. Jesus gave his blood, down to the very last drop, for us.
Martin engages with the immense significance of the blood of Jesus. Why is it so immeasurably precious? What consequences does it have to hold this blood in low regard? Why is it such a powerful weapon against the enemy? And why does one hear so little about this so important topic today?
The blood of his Son Jesus cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7