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The concept of sin and its cleansing through the blood of Christ is a central tenet of Christian theology, emphasizing the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice. Sin, defined as any action, thought, or behavior that transgresses God's law, separates humanity from God. The Bible presents sin as a universal condition, affecting all people: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding the necessity of blood for atonement. Leviticus 17:11 states, "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." This principle is fulfilled in the New Testament through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).

The New Testament expounds on the cleansing power of Christ's blood. Hebrews 9:22 asserts, "According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." This passage underscores the necessity of Christ's sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins. The blood of Christ is portrayed as superior to the blood of animals, as it provides a once-for-all atonement for sin (Hebrews 9:12).

1 John 1:7 further emphasizes the cleansing power of Christ's blood: "But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." This verse highlights the ongoing nature of cleansing for believers who live in the light of Christ.

The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Ephesians, writes about the redemptive work of Christ: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace" (Ephesians 1:7). This passage links the forgiveness of sins directly to the sacrificial blood of Christ, emphasizing the grace extended to believers.

The Book of Revelation also speaks to the power of Christ's blood in overcoming sin and evil. Revelation 12:11 declares, "They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death." This verse illustrates the victory believers have over sin and Satan through the blood of Christ.

In summary, the cleansing from sin through Christ's blood is a foundational doctrine in Christianity, affirming that through Jesus' sacrificial death, believers are purified, forgiven, and reconciled to God. The blood of Christ is the means by which sin is atoned for, offering redemption and eternal life to all who believe.

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1 John 1:7
But 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 cleans us from all sin.
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The Blood of Sprinkling
... has been shed by which remission flows; and now we know that "the Son of God is
come," and that "the blood of Christ cleanses us from all sin." The conscience ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bonar/gods way of peace/chapter v the blood of.htm

"Now the End of the Commandment," &C.
... 5:4-6. The blood of Jesus Christ is holden by faith with a twofold virtue of cleansing,
from the guilt, and from the filth of sin, and thus cleanses us from ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xiii now the end.htm

Like Precious Faith
... The object of faith is Christ, the Christ whose blood and righteousness ... with its
massive walls, protects us from all danger and from all sin, is by ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/like precious faith.htm

Christ Rightly and Properly Said to have Merited Grace and ...
... for us by the merit of Christ, our meaning is, that we were cleansed by his blood,
that his death was an expiation for sin, "His blood cleanses us from all sin ...
/.../the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 17 christ rightly and.htm

Whether Water is the Proper Matter of Baptism?
... iii in Matth.): because tribulation washes away sin, and tempers ... Reply to Objection
3: Water flowed from Christ's side to wash us; blood, to redeem us. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether water is the proper.htm

Sanctification
... (2.) Get faith in Christ's blood. Having ... faith. If I believe Christ and
his merits are mine, how can I sin against him? Justifying ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/5 sanctification.htm

A Threefold Thought of Sin and Forgiveness
... I would that I could lay upon all your hearts this belief, 'the blood of Jesus
Christ,' and nothing else, 'cleanses from all sin!'. III. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture j/a threefold thought of sin.htm

The Johannine Writings
... on the death of Christ. If we walk in the light as God is in the light, the blood
of Jesus His Son continuously and progressively cleanses us from all sin: our ...
/.../denney/the death of christ/chapter 5 the johannine writings.htm

The Best Things Work for Good to the Godly
... God will dissolve that stone in Christ's blood. ... Are we under the defilement of sin? ...
is in Scripture compared sometimes to water, which cleanses the vessel ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a divine cordial/the best things work for.htm

The Seventh Commandment
... To keep the soul pure, have recourse to the blood of Christ: which is the fountain
open for sin and uncleanness.' Zechariah 13:1. A soul steeped in the ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 7 the seventh commandment.htm