sermon: The Talking Blood
Witness of Blood
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 19-Mar-94; Sermon #119; 55 minutes
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In this sermon, John Ritenbaugh expounds the symbolism of the blood as a witness in I John 5:6. Blood atonement, referenced 427 times in the Bible, dramatically magnifies the seriousness God places on the consequences of sin. Only blood can atone for sin (Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22). No forgiveness of sin is possible without death. We dare not minimize or trivialize the impact or consequences of our sins. Forgiveness is not a casual matter with God. The pain of seeing the mangling of His Son's body makes forgiveness a most anguishing and sobering matter. The blood of Christ, a propitiation or appeasing force, the only means to satisfy God's pure sense of justice, is a testimony of God's intense love for us. This willingness to sacrifice needs to be incorporated in our relationship with our brethren (I John 4:10-11).
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Atonement Baptism Blood Cain Cover Death Euphemisms Kahphar Leaven Menendez brothers Mental illness Propitiation Red ribbon Red filter Rope Witness
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