For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.
The government shall be upon His shoulder.
Isaiah 9:6 Of the increase ofhis government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever.
Son of God – Christ – 1 John 5:20And we know that the SonofGod is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life. 2 Corinthians 1:19For the SonofGod, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. Hebrews 4:14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the SonofGod, let us hold fast our profession. Son of Man – Jesus – Matthew 9:6 But that ye may know that the Sonofmanhath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. Matthew 13:41The Sonofman shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
Romans 12:4-5For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.For the body is not one member, but many.If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body?If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.And if they were all one member, where were the body?But now are they many members, yet but one body.And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked.That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. Ephesians 1:22-23And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Ephesians 3:4-6Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Ephesians 5:4-12 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;One Lord, one faith, one baptism,One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Ephesians 5:23,30,32 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Colossians 1:24-26Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: Colossians 2:16-17Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. Colossians 3:15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful
Nowhere else in scripture is the BODY of Christ, the Church, mentioned. Not in the Old Testament. Not in the four Gospels. Not in Hebrews, James, John, Jude, Peter or Revelation.
Only in the Epistles written by Paul, to the Churches that he founded, is the Body of Christ mentioned.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. For the body is not one member, but many. …
Paul mentions the BODY 15 times in the above text! What is the Body?
1 Corinthians 12:27 explains “Now ye are the bodyof Christ,…” Romans 7:4“…ye also are become dead to the law by the bodyofChrist;” Romans 12:5“So we, being many, are one body in Christ,…” 1 Corinthians 10:16“…is it not the communion of the bodyofChrist?” Ephesians 3:6“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body” Ephesians 4:12“…for the edifying of the bodyofChrist:” Ephesians 5:23“…Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.” Colossians 2:17“…Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is ofChrist.”
A study of the above verses (and putting them back into their context) show that believers (Romans 10:9-13) are placed into a group, called the BODY OF CHRIST, the true Church.
Nowhere else in scripture is the BODY of Christ, the Church, mentioned. Not in the Old Testament. Not in the four Gospels. Not in Hebrews, James, John, Jude, Peter or Revelation.
Only in the Epistles written by Paul, to the Churches that he founded, is the Body of Christ mentioned.
Many a sermon has been preached on this subject. Always pointing out that the Bride is the Church (Believers) and the Bridegroom is Christ. Now it is interesting that the term “Bride of Christ” is never used in the scripture. The word “BRIDE” is found in 5 verses in the New Testament, so let’s look at these:
John 3:29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled. If you put this verse back into context, it is John the Baptist answer to theJews asking him if he were the Christ. It would appear that the Bridegroom he speaks of is Christ (Jesus whom he had baptized). But who is the Bride? So let’s look elsewhere the Bride and Bridegroom are mentioned. They are all in the Book of Revelation written by the Apostle John. Revelation 18:23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the brideshall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. The text (Chapter 18) appears to be speaking about events near or at the end of the seven years of Tribulation. The Bridegroom, Christ (established in John 3:29)is done speaking, and so is the Bride. But who or what is the Bride? Revelation 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a brideadorned for her husband. The text (Chapter 21) is at the end of the seven year Tribulation and the start of Eternity. Of course the Husband is the Bridegroom: Christ. And the Bride, could it be the holy city, new Jerusalem? Revelation 21:9 And there came unto me one of the seven angels which had the seven vials full of the seven last plagues, and talked with me, saying, Come hither, I will shew thee the bride, the Lamb’s wife. In the same text we find a further description of the Bride, she’s the Lamb’s wife. We find the answer to that in the following Text: John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God!In the last text where the Bride is mentioned in in Revelation 22:17. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. The Spirit mentioned is the Holy Spirit. See Luke 11:13, Ephesians 1:13, 4:30, and 1 Thessalonians 4:8. The Holy Spirit is mentioned many or times in scripture, usually by Spirit. Part of the Godhead; God, Son and Spirit.
In conclusion it would appear that the Bridegroom is Christ and the Bride is the new Jerusalem, a city for the Jews which Christ will rule from (a continuance of David’s throne). A fulfillment of God’s Covenant with Abraham and all Jews. ISAIAH 62 Jerusalem, the Bride
An interesting side note. It appears in Isaiah 54:5-6 that Israel is called the wife of God. Speaking to Israel the Lord says: Isaiah 54:5-6 For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. For the Lord hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God.
Matthew 16:9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?
The Lord Jesus came to earth to present the Kingdom of Heaven to the Jews (as promised throughout the Old Testament). And His followers were expecting Him to over throw the Romans and set up this kingdom. But He had to keep warning them NOT YET, there were things that had to be fulfilled first:
Matthew 24:6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Mark 8:17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? Mark 11:13And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. John 2:4Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. John 7:6Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. John 7:8Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come. John 7:30Then they sought to take him: but no man laid hands on him, because his hour was not yet come. John 7:39(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.) John 8:20These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come. John 20:17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. 1 John 3:2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
The Apostle Paul writing to the
Jewish believers continued to tell them NOT YET:
Hebrews 2:8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see notyet all things put under him. Hebrews 9:8The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: Hebrews 12:4 Ye have notyet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. And even today as we are “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)” We need to remember, though everything has been fulfilled, it’s NOT YET, but Soon!
Rapture thru
Eternity
This age will be consummated. The Christian dead will be liberated. Living Saints will be translated. The faithful will be remunerated. The Heavens will be animated. The worldly church will be humiliated. The modern critics will be repudiated. The godless will be located. God’s truth will be confirmed. The world will be consternated. The faithless will be remonstrated. The tribulation will be inaugurated. The earth will be renovated. Suffering will be terminated. Sin will be eradicated. Holiness will be perpetuated. The End will be the Beginning.
Acts 2:17-21 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Joel 2:28-32 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.And I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke.The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lordcome.And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord hath said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.
Acts 2:25-28For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. Psalm 16:8-11I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Acts 2:34-35For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. Psalm 110:1The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Acts 3:22-23For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. 23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Deut 18:15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; Deut 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. Acts 3:25Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. Gen 12:3And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Gen 18:18Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?
Luke 1:57-80 Birth of John the Baptist Luke 2:1-21 Birth of Jesus (06 BC see ROMAN RULERS) Matt 1:18-25 Luke 2:22-39 Jesus presented in the temple (8 Days old)
Matt 2:1-12 Visit from the Magi (2:11 Looking for a Young Child) Matt 2:13-23 Flight into Egypt (2:16 Children from 2 years and under) Matt 2:20 Returned to Israel (04 AD see ROMAN RULERS) Matt 2:23 Grew up in Nazareth Luke 2:40,42 12 years old Luke 3:1 15th year reign of Tiberius Caesar Mark 6:3 Worked as a Carpenter Luke 3:21:23 30 year old – Baptized and started ministry Matt 3:16-4:2 Mark 1:9-13 (1st Year of ministry)
John 2:131st Passover (Luke 6:1) John 6:42nd Passover John 11:553rd Passover
Jesus was born in 06 BC. He was 30 years old when he began his ministry, 23 AD and was crucified in 27 AD (under Pilates reign) which puts his age at 33, meaning his ministry lasted a little more than 3 years. (Probably 3 ½ years)
ROMAN RULERS around the time of Christ
Herod, King of Palestine 37 BC – 04 AD Matt 2:1
Cyrenius, governor of Syria 06 BC Luke 2:1
Archelaus, Tetarch of Judea 03 BC – 06 AD Matt 2:22
Herod Antipas, Tetarch of Galilee 03 BC – 39 AD Luke 3:1
Herod Philip, Tetrarch 03 BC – 34 AD Luke 3:1
(Territory northeast of Sea of Galilee)
Lysanius, Tetrarch of Abilene (20 AD – 30 AD) Luke 3:1
Tiberius, Emperor 14 AD – 27 AD Luke 3:1
Pilate, Procurator of Judea 26 AD – 36 AD Luke 3:1 Matt 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 18-19
Prior to the election of Jimmy Carter, 1977-80, rarely (outside of Church) did one hear the term “Born Again”. Then it appeared all over the place. In sports if a player who had been playing poorly and now was much improved it was said “it’s like he’s been born again”. Anytime an individual improved, comments were “They’ve been Born Again”. And the trend continues even today. It’s amazing that this term is only used three times in the scripture. Twice by the Lord Jesus as he spoke to Nicodemus, (John 3) and then by the Apostle Peter as he wrote, “to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia”, to believing Jews.
John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be bornagain, he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3:7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 1 Peter 1:23 Being bornagain, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. As we understand the term, we believe it means to get right with God and have eternal life after death. But we only find it in the above scripture. Matthew, Mark and Luke, when speakingof being right with God and eternal life uses the word SAVED. And the majority of these were words spoken by the Lord Himself: Matthew 1:21,10:22,16:25,18:11,19:25,24:13 Mark 8:35,10:26,13:13, 13:20, 16:16 Luke 8:12, 9:24,9:56, 17:33, 18:26, 19:10 John also quoted the Lord Jesus using the term saved. John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 5:34 But I receive not testimony from man: but these things I say, that ye might be saved. John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. John 12:47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. Even after the resurrection the term saved was continued by the Apostles: Acts 2:21, Acts 2:47, Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 15:11, Acts 16:30-31 And as they wrote their epistles to believing Jews, they continued to use saved both for a relationship with God in this life and eternal life.
Importance of Blood Hebrews 9:11-14 375 times in Bible, 282 times Old Testament (1 Hebrews word), 93 times New Testament (3 Greek words) ( New Testament once, Shedding of Blood Hebrews 9:22, once Diseased BloodMatthew 9:20, 91 times Blood) Our Blood is very important Leviticus 17:11,14 Deuteronomy 12:22 Hebrews 9:22 How important? Cut off end of my finger and I will bleed to Death. Blood tells it all: a visit to doctor every 3 months to have blood read. Transfusions are very, very important. Without blood YOU ARE DEAD! Not only is life found in the Blood BUT so is SIN. Blood important in Old Testament: Genesis 3:21 1st Shedding of blood (animal Sacrifice) Genesis 4:4 Blood Sacrifices continue Genesis 8:20 after the flood Genesis 12:7 Abram built an alter and so on till Moses. Blood Sacrifices very important. PASSOVER Exodus 12 an ordinance forever. Blood sacrifices continued until 70 AD Blood is mentioned 28 times in Hebrews chapter 9: 7, 12-14, 18-22, 25 Science teaches that Blood is passed to the child from the father NOT the mother. Even though the child resides in the mother she does not pass her blood to the child. Adam Sinned (He walked into it eyes opened. Eve transgressed because she was beguiled. 1 Timothy 2:14) Romans 5:12 Sin entered, caused death, death passed to all (sin is in the blood) Genesis 3:1-7 We are all of one blood I Corinthians 17:26 Sin passes from father to child This is WHY Jesus HAD to be born of a virgin. Blood came from Holy Spirit NOT Joseph. Luke 1:27-35 Matthew 1:16-17 Joseph the legal father Because HIS blood is pure (and stayed pure) (3 years ministry proved he was without spot or blemish). He is able to shed His blood for every sinner who believe in His death, burial and resurrection. Hebrews 9:11 His blood (not animal blood) obtains eternal, life for us. Jesus rose from the dead with a glorified body (Flesh and bone – NO Blood) Luke 24:39 Side issue: It is claimed the Ark of the Covenant is buried in a cave in the hill of Golgotha. And that when Jesus was crucified and His blood drained from his body and down the cross into the dirt that it leaked into this cave unto the Ark. (Priest sprinkled blood of sacrifices onto the Ark in the Temple, Holy of Holy Hebrews 9:1-7) fromArcheologist Ron Wyatt 1/6/82 (died August 4, 1999) We will have bodieslike His (Flesh and Bone) with no blood !! 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 1 John 3:2 It’s one of the four commands (rules) for gentiles to EAT NO BLOOD (Acts 15:20,29; 21:25) Paulmentions the blood 13 times from Romans to Colossians: Romans 3:25 a propitiation through faith in his blood Romans 5:9 justified by his blood 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:25,27 Communion Ephesians 1:7redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins Colossians 1:14redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins Colossians 1:20 peace through the blood of his cross Even in the last days:Revelation 1:5, 5:9, 6:10,12,7:14, 8:7-8,11:6, 12:11, 14:20, 16:3-4,6,17:6, 19:2,13 (17 times) CHRISTIANS today don’t like to hear about the BLOOD – BUT only thru it do we have Salvation!
There are those who want to remove the blood from scripture and song. They say it makes Christianity a gory religion and just the fact that Jesus died for us is enough. But what saith the scripture? Let’s start with the words of Jesus: Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Luke 22:20Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. John 6:53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him. To summarize what Jesus said about HIS BLOOD: remission of sins,shed for many, shed for you, hath eternal life, dwelleth in me (Christ). Looks like Jesus taught HIS BLOOD was important. The Apostle Paul wrote much of the blood of Christ: Romans 3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, … Romans 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 1 Corinthians 10:16The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, … Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Colossians 1:14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Ephesians 2:13But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. Colossians 1:20And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, … And to Jewish believer’s Paul wrote: Hebrews 9:12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Hebrews 9:14How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from … Hebrews 9:22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 10:19Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Hebrews 13:12Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. At Ephesus, Paul reminded the church elders: Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. And Peter, to his fellow Jews wrote: 1 Peter 1:18-19 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, … But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: John also wrote of the importance of the blood: 1 John 1:7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Revelation 1:5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, Revelation 7:14… These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Revelation 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
As the hymn writer penned: “What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus”
