In the Old Testament when the blood of an animal was shed on the altar, it was for the payment for men’s sin. This practice done many years ago according to the Law constituted the seal of our salvation, which was to be performed in YAHSHUA, “the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world.” He died once and for all. No more shedding of animals’ blood is necessary for forgiveness of sin. The moment we go to Him acknowledging our sins with a repented heart, God’s love personified in the blood of YAHSHUA, baptizes us into His death and saves us; a new birth takes place in us into a living hope and an inheritance that is imperishable kept in heaven through the resurrection of YAHSHUA (I Peter 1: 4). The Holy Spirit then seals us as a guarantee of our inheritance, in anticipation of its full redemption and our acquiring possession of it – to the praises of His glory (Ephesians 1:14). The Holy Spirit is our engagement ring sealing and confirming our union with YAHSHUA when He comes to redeem us. YAHSHUA said, those whom the Father gave me will never perish – ever! No one will snatch them out of my hand; My sheep hear my voice, I know them and they know Me. (John 10) The word to hear has the meaning of listening, paying attention to in order obey. This is the only way a sheep will follow the Shepherd.
While YAHSHUA was hanging between heaven and earth by means of the cross, the work of reconciliation between God and men was happening at the same time and men were being purchased for God. That was the most significant purchase ever taken place on earth. Heavens rejoiced with angels singing at the words of YAHSHUA, IT IS FINISHED! A new chapter was written in God’s book where perfect redemption was completed and Satan was defeated. No longer has he the power over those who are washed by the blood of the Lamb of God- YAHSHUA! Now set free from the slavery to sin, we have the reward in holiness and eternal life; for the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through YAHSHUA MESSIAH, our Lord (Romans 6:22-23).
God’s perfect salvation, abundant and complete, removed all condemnation of guilt and sins of iniquity from those who are in Christ; it gave them position and meaning into the family of God; His Spirit testifies with our own spirit that we are His children; we are heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ; His Holy Spirit bears us up in our weakness (Romans 8:17, 26); we are assured of His love in our confession of faith to the world around us. No price can be put on YAHSHUA’S salvation; for it can never be measured, or weighted; it is priceless in every sense of the word. When Adam and Eve sinned a lamb had to die to cover their nakedness. YAHSHUA’S blood did more than that for us; it not only covered our sins and removed it far from His memory, but also He blessed us with eternal salvation. While the blood of Abel cries for vengeance, YAHSHUA’S blood cries forgiveness and redemption for all men. “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they are doing”. Peter says, You have been regenerated not from a mortal origin, but from one that is immortal by the ever living and lasting Word of God [YAHSHUA] (I Peter 1:23). Although “mankind is like grass and all its glory like flower of grass”, in Christ we are eternal; life does not end here; this tent will someday take the uncorrupted, glorious and eternal body free from the power of death. Death will no longer have victory over us. Thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ, (I Cor. 15: 57) through His precious blood shed for our redemption.
How can we ignore such great salvation? For it is written all over the ages. It was planned in heaven and accomplished on earth by God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Through YAHSHUA’S cleansing blood we are “made righteous and brought into relationship with God”. His salvation was passed unto us by the wonderful love of God through grace; we are indeed saved by grace- the unmerited love and favor of God toward man (Webster). His Holy Spirit sanctifies us as we travel this earth to the Promised Land, one step at a time. We have been clothed with the righteousness of God; He has delivered and drawn us out of the control and the dominion of darkness and has transferred us into the kingdom of the Son of His love (Col. 1:13). Our salvation was not free; it cost the life of God’s Son. We therefore have an obligation to Him as long as we live to obey and serve Him. Our walk should be regulated in union with and conformity to Him (Col.2:6). The way to the Father is marked with His Son’s blood, showing us the extent of His sufferings to save us. There is life in every drop of His blood available to those who will receive Him. God’s plan of salvation is eternal and spread to all nation until the end of times when the door of opportunity will be closed and the door of eternity will be opened to us. Life on earth exists only one time. Receive Him now and you will not face judgment.
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