What the Blood of Christ Does So what is it that the blood of Christ does? Christ didnt just die on the cross and leave it at that. When we talk about the blood of Christ, we talk about it as an active thing. Its constantly a presence in our lives. Its active and powerful. Here are some things Christians believe the blood of Christ does for each of us: • Redeems us from sin Redemption is a word taken from the slave market; the basic idea is that of obtaining release by payment of a ransom. 1 Cor 7:23 (Jer) You have all been bought and paid for. Titus 2:14 (NIV) [Jesus Christ,] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. • Purifies our hearts and minds For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) • Frees us and helps us Romans 8:26 NLT And the Holy Spirit helps us in our distress. For we dont even know what we should pray for, nor how we should pray. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. • Releases us from a reliance on acts to save us do not lead me neither into sin, nor into transgression and iniquity, , nor into temptation, or into the hands of temptation; Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one • Gives us eternal life with Christ King James Bible And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Isaiah 27:3 I, the LORD, watch over it; I water it continually. I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it. • Saves us from the wrath of God • Gods wrath, in this final sense, is not aimed to improve and make holy, but to destroy and eternally judge. God disciplines those He loves, for the good (1 Pet 4:17-19). True followers of Christ need have no fear of Gods wrath. It is being stored up, and is about to be directed toward those who reject Gods revelation of Himself. 2 Thes 1:8-9 (NIV) He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction... • Allows us to be forgiven for our sins 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. i think all should shape up and fly right. in other words, get your heart right with JESUS.. come clean with GOD.. he is waiting for us all... • Brings us peace Philippians 4:6-9. (Read) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (NIV) • God wants you to have true peace by having you not worry - about anything (act of thinking) Worry is sin. It means you are not trusting in God. John 14:1 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. (NIV) • God wants you to have true peace by meditating on what is holy (act of thinking) Romans 8:6 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; (NIV) • God wants you to have true peace by praying - about everything (act of doing) Because of the cross you have access to the throne of God. Romans 15:13, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. • God wants you to have true peace by putting into practice what you have learned. (act of doing) He wants you to... 1. trust Him for everything 1. Philippians 4:6a Dont be anxious for anything. 2. pray to Him for anything 1. Philippians 4:6b but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) • Protects us from the effects of sin There is no good tree which produces bad fruit…. The good man out of the good stored up in his heart, brings forth what is good. (Luke 6:43-45) It is true there because God is involved and makes his help available to those who seek it. On the other hand, where there is no will (firm intentions based on clear vision) there is no way. • Gives us confidence The Bible reminds us that self-confidence is given to us from God. He provides us with strength and all we need. 11 Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see. (Hebrews 11:1) • Cleanses us of our sins “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 cleanseth us from all sin.” Gods means of cleansing the sinner is by the blood of Jesus, shed on the cross, which cleanses us completely and brought us into fellowship with God; this same blood of Jesus keeps us clean from all sin that would sever that fellowship. This is a continual cleansing from daily sins that are present from our fallen nature. The Scripture tells us To “walk in the light, as he is in the light” to have fellowship (koinonia) with the brethren and God. • Brings us closer to God Personal prayer brings us closer to God No matter how busy we are, we must make time for prayer! Our Lord is calling us to participate in His life of Grace, for prayer is a gift from God. Prayer is a conversation, and Jesus is constantly looking for a few good people he can talk to, and who can talk to him. That means everyone! This is a gift that keeps on giving. Prayer enriches and at the same time makes us humbler for accepting a gift. His Gift, the gift of one so holy and precious that we cannot really refuse Him for long. James 4:6, 10 tells us, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up. Our worship to God is a very humble and reverent action. • Reminds us that every day is gift “Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” ~Ruth Ann GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD 5 Gifts You Can Receive Today 1. Your breath. 2. Your freedom. 3. Your senses. 4. Opportunities for connection. 5. Lessons for growth. 5 Gifts You Can Give Today 1. Your attention. 2. Your appreciation. 3. Your acceptance. 4. Your forgiveness. 5. Your light. • Protects us in times of need Psalm 23:1-4 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NIV) “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – • Provides us with power over evil 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. The devil is real, he is your enemy. The devil wants to destroy you. WHEN OUR FAITH IS IN JESUS CHRIST - SATAN HAS NO POWER OVER US He has absolutely no power over us when our faith is in Christ, for Jesus said: Behold I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19) The Bible says Submit yourselves therefore unto God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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