Faith & Reason Nexus

1. Atones for Sin
   • Scriptural Basis: Leviticus 17:11
     “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.”
   • Christ’s blood serves as the perfect atonement, satisfying God’s justice for sin.
2. Shelters from Wrath
   • Scriptural Basis: Exodus 12:13
     “When I see the blood, I will pass over you; and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.”
   • The blood of Christ protects believers from the wrath of God, just as the Passover lamb’s blood shielded Israel.
3. Redeems to God
   • Scriptural Basis: 1 Peter 1:19
     “…but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”
   • Through His blood, we are redeemed, bought back from sin, and restored to God.
4. Makes Peace
   • Scriptural Basis: Colossians 1:20
     “And by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.”
   • Christ’s blood removes the enmity between man and God, establishing lasting peace.
5. Looses from Sin
   • Scriptural Basis: Revelation 1:5
     “To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood.”
   • His blood frees us from the power and penalty of sin, offering complete forgiveness.
6. Brings Nigh to God
   • Scriptural Basis: Ephesians 2:13
     “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
   • The blood of Jesus removes the separation caused by sin, drawing us into fellowship with God.
7. Gives the Victory
   • Scriptural Basis: Revelation 12:11
     “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.”
   • The blood of Christ empowers believers to overcome sin, Satan, and death, securing eternal victory.

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Through the blood of Christ, we experience ultimate victory over sin and death, being reconciled to God and granted eternal life.