Topical Bible: Pardon: None Without Shedding of Blood

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The concept of pardon in the biblical context is deeply intertwined with the sacrificial system established by God, which underscores the necessity of shedding blood for the remission of sins. This principle is rooted in the Old Testament and finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Old Testament Foundations

The requirement for bloodshed as a means of atonement is first introduced in the Mosaic Law. 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 verse highlights the divine ordinance that life, represented by blood, is necessary to atone for sin. The sacrificial system, including offerings such as the sin offering and the guilt offering, was instituted to provide a temporary covering for the sins of the people (Leviticus 4-5).

The Day of Atonement, described in Leviticus 16, was a pivotal moment in the Jewish calendar when the high priest would enter the Holy of Holies to offer blood sacrifices for the sins of the nation. This annual event underscored the seriousness of sin and the need for a mediator to intercede on behalf of the people.

Prophetic Foreshadowing

The prophets of the Old Testament also alluded to a future, more perfect sacrifice. Isaiah 53:5 prophesies about the suffering servant: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." This passage points to a substitutionary atonement, where the servant's suffering and shedding of blood would bring healing and pardon to many.

New Testament Fulfillment

The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of these Old Testament shadows in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:22 affirms, "According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." This verse encapsulates the necessity of bloodshed for forgiveness, a principle that finds its ultimate expression in the sacrifice of Christ.

Jesus, the Lamb of God, offered Himself as the perfect and final sacrifice for sin. His crucifixion is the culmination of the sacrificial system, providing a once-for-all atonement. As stated in Hebrews 10:10 , "And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all."

Theological Implications

The shedding of Christ's blood is central to the doctrine of justification and redemption. Romans 5:9 declares, "Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!" The blood of Christ not only pardons but also justifies, reconciling believers to God and saving them from divine wrath.

Furthermore, the sacrificial death of Christ establishes the New Covenant, as foretold in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and confirmed in Luke 22:20 : "In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.'" This New Covenant promises an internal transformation and a personal relationship with God, made possible through the atoning work of Christ.

Practical Application

For believers, the understanding that pardon comes through the shedding of blood calls for a response of faith and gratitude. It emphasizes the gravity of sin and the immense cost of redemption. Christians are called to live in the light of this truth, embracing the forgiveness offered through Christ and extending grace to others.

In summary, the biblical theme of pardon through the shedding of blood is a profound testament to God's justice and mercy, culminating in the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, who provides the ultimate atonement for sin.

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Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you on the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that makes an atonement for the soul.
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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-Shedding
... the king; and he comes with the crown on his head; "May not I in all my robes, with
this rich ransom, get pardon without the blood-shedding?" "None," is the ...
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An Unalterable Law
... but I am equally sure that we can none of us ... Look, then, at that passage, "Without
the shedding of blood there is ... as the Lord liveth, there is no pardon for you ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 60 1914/an unalterable law.htm

Of the Various Fruits of Penitence.
... and forgiveness on our part we obtain pardon of our ... claims of want and poverty exclude
none from this ... body, for, as it is written, "Without shedding of blood ...
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Entire Sanctification in Type.
... His precious temples and, surely, this was not without blood. ... and the sweet perfume,
which none were permitted ... for guilt and to secure pardon; afterwards, the ...
/.../clark/the theology of holiness/chapter iv entire sanctification in.htm

The Blood of Sprinkling (Second Sermon. )
... May none of us forget thus to come! ... You must believe in the pardon of God as a reality,
and ... "Without shedding of blood there is no remission." Look to him whom ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/the blood of sprinkling second.htm

The Voice of the Blood of Christ
... Cain, moreover, when he came to the altar, came entirely without faith. ... pardon! ... he
started back, and sought to bury his head, so that none should observe him. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the voice of the blood.htm

Redemption through Blood, the Gracious Forgiveness of Sins
... forgiveness of sins." O son of Adam, living without Jesus, hear ... the only way to get
that sense of pardon is to ... With me it is, year after year, "None but Jesus! ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/redemption through blood the gracious.htm

The Blood of Sprinkling
... speak of the holy dead; but there are none such: they ... What covenant is there without
blood? ... cries for vengeance, and that Christ's blood speaks for pardon. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 32 1886/the blood of sprinkling.htm

What is the Sanctuary?
... manifestation of God's glory, before which none but the ... not come in contact with
sin without becoming polluted ... and expressed his desire for pardon through faith ...
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What is the Sanctuary?
... manifestation of God's glory, before which none but the ... not come in contact with
sin without becoming polluted ... and expressed his desire for pardon through faith ...
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