What the blood of Jesus does: 10 truths from Scripture

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Ten things the blood of Jesus does

• 1. Redeems and forgives: “In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins.” Ephesians 1:7
• 2. Justifies: “Being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.” Romans 5:9
• 3. Cleanses: “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” 1 John 1:7
• 4. Makes peace: “Having made peace through the blood of his cross.” Colossians 1:20
• 5. Brings us near: “Ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Ephesians 2:13
• 6. Clears the conscience: “Purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” Hebrews 9:14
• 7. Buys us back: “Redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish.” 1 Peter 1:18–19
• 8. Opens the way to God: “Boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.” Hebrews 10:19
• 9. Seals the new covenant: “This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” Matthew 26:28
• 10. Overcomes: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.” Revelation 12:11

Why blood?

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls.” Leviticus 17:11

“Without shedding of blood is no remission.” Hebrews 9:22

From the Passover to the cross

1. The Passover: Lamb’s blood on the doorposts Exodus 12:13
2. Day of Atonement: Blood sprinkled on the mercy seat Leviticus 16:15
3. The cross: Christ’s own blood, once for all Hebrews 9:12