Wednesday, August 13, 2008

What Does The Bible Say About The Blood of Jesus?
by Betty Miller

The sacrifice of Jesus' life on the cross paid the price for the sins of all mankind. His spilled blood and torn flesh bring life to those who accept Him as Saviour. It is a great mystery as to why His innocent life was required as a sacrifice for your sins and mine. We cannot intellectually understand the vicarious suffering (passion) of the Lord, nor why this was the plan through which salvation would come. Those religions, however, that do not accept the atoning work of Jesus Christ have become "bloodless" theologies without power. As the Scripture says in Hebrews 9:22, ...without shedding of blood is no remission.
Early in my Christian walk, the Lord gave me a beautiful analogy of what the blood of Jesus does for us. This was especially meaningful to me coming from a medical background. As a former laboratory technician, one of my primary duties in the lab was to examine and analyze patients’ blood samples. The revelation the Lord gave me makes a comparison between human blood and the blood of Jesus. The function of human blood in the body is to keep it healthy and alive. The same is true of the blood of Jesus. His blood keeps the body of Christ healthy and alive.
Another of the main functions of the blood in the human body is to facilitate cleansing of the system. This is also one of the main purposes the blood of Jesus does for us. As members of the body of Christ, we are in need of cleansing when we come to the Lord. This cleansing process is an ongoing operation, as we walk in the Lord, so that we will remain free from sin.

Following Jesus

Following Jesus is a day-by-day journey, which includes relying on Him to lead the way. In the articles below, you will discover helpful guidance from God's Word and practical instruction for following Jesus every day of your life. Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me" (Mark 8:34).

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Jesus Christ

Who is this man who claimed to be God? What were the major events in Jesus Christ’s life on Earth? Was Jesus Christ truly the Savior of the world? Study the life of this Man and learn how He can impact your life. As you study, keep in mind what He said while on Earth: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).