Topical Bible: Blood: Sacrificial without Shedding of, No Remission

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The concept of blood as a sacrificial element is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, serving as a central theme in the understanding of atonement and forgiveness of sins. The phrase "without shedding of blood there is no remission" is derived from Hebrews 9:22, which states, "In fact, under the Law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness."

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system established under the Mosaic Law required the shedding of animal blood as a means of atonement for sin. Leviticus 17:11 underscores this principle: "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life." The blood of animals, particularly bulls and goats, was used in various offerings, including the sin offering and the Day of Atonement rituals (Leviticus 16).

The sacrificial system was a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice to come. The repeated offerings highlighted the insufficiency of animal blood to fully cleanse sin, pointing to the need for a perfect and final sacrifice.

New Testament Fulfillment

The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of the sacrificial system through the person and work of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist identifies Jesus as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross is presented as the ultimate and final atonement for sin. Hebrews 9:12-14 explains, "He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption."

The shedding of Christ's blood is central to the New Covenant, as articulated in the Last Supper narrative. Jesus declares, "This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" (Matthew 26:28). The Apostle Paul further emphasizes this in Ephesians 1:7, stating, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace."

Theological Significance

The shedding of blood as a requirement for the remission of sins underscores the gravity of sin and the holiness of God. It reflects the biblical principle that sin incurs a penalty, which is death (Romans 6:23). The sacrificial system, culminating in Christ's atoning death, demonstrates God's justice and mercy. Through the shedding of Christ's blood, believers are justified, reconciled to God, and granted eternal life.

The doctrine of substitutionary atonement is central to this understanding. Christ, the sinless Lamb, bore the penalty of sin on behalf of humanity, satisfying divine justice and enabling the forgiveness of sins. This act of grace is accessible to all who place their faith in Jesus Christ, as articulated in Romans 3:25: "God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness."

Practical Implications

The sacrificial shedding of blood calls believers to a life of gratitude, holiness, and service. It serves as a reminder of the cost of redemption and the call to live in a manner worthy of the gospel. The Apostle Peter exhorts believers, "For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed... but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot" (1 Peter 1:18-19).

In summary, the shedding of blood as a requisite for the remission of sins is a foundational tenet of Christian theology, encapsulating the narrative of redemption from the Old Testament sacrifices to the New Testament fulfillment in Christ.

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Hebrews 9:22
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
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The Blood of Sprinkling
... blood there is no remission;" and the shedding of blood ... Without the atonement, no
man is a Christian, and ... If you have torn away the sacrificial blood, you have ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/the blood of sprinkling.htm

The Sacrifice
... The sacrificial principle has been laid down by the writer of the Epistle to the
Hebrews, "without shedding of blood, there is no remission." Blood to the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/beibitz/gloria crucis/viii the sacrifice.htm

The Burnt Offering a Picture and a Prophecy
... rite is that 'the wages of sin is death,' that 'without shedding of blood there
is ... to deny that they are ingrained in the Mosaic sacrificial system, which ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the burnt offering a picture.htm

Inseparable Connection Between the Old and the New Testament.
... of sacrificial blood that flowed for so many ages was set forth that great fundamental
truth of redemption, that "without shedding of blood is no remission." ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter viii inseparable connection between.htm

Jesus the Scapegoat.
... of the race: but impregnated as John's mind was with the sacrificial ideas in ... Both
heathens and Jews teach that without the shedding of blood there is ...
/.../the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol i/xxiv jesus the scapegoat.htm

Scriptural Types.
... Hence the sprinkling of the sacrificial blood by the priest as a sign of ... all things
are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxvii scriptural types.htm

The New Covenant.
... has spoken before of the shedding and sprinkling of ... Without a copious stream, a
veritable "outflow"[180 ... As sacrificial blood, it consecrated the place, and was ...
/.../chapter viii the new covenant.htm

Introductory Notice to the Early Liturgies.
... "Without shedding of blood is no ... Hereupon, he adds the sacrificial expositions [4041]
of the Epistle to the Hebrews, and "delivered the ordinances" to every ...
/.../various/early liturgies/introductory notice to the early.htm

The Epistle to the Hebrews
... the effect of Christ's priestly and sacrificial work upon ... flesh, how much more shall
the blood of Christ ... through eternal spirit offered Himself without spot to ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/denney/the death of christ/chapter 4 the epistle to.htm

The Doctrines of Salvation A. Repentance. B. Faith. C. ...
... himself as a prophet and priest, and prays without an intercessor (2 ... 2. THE SACRIFICIAL
WORK OF JESUS CHRIST. ... to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus ...
/.../evans/the great doctrines of the bible/the doctrines of salvation a.htm