Charles Stanley - The Message of the Blood of Jesus

As the old hymn says, “What can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” In this message, Dr. Stanley explains the effects of sin in our lives and how Jesus’ blood redeems, justifies, and sanctifies us. Discover forgiveness and freedom at the foot of the cross.

The blood of Christ is not a subject we hear much about, even though it affects every one of us—the way we live and the way we die. Although many people may shun this topic, and some denominations have removed any mention of blood from their music, the necessity for Christ’s blood for salvation remains. Whether or not it is applied to our lives will determine our eternal destiny.

The heart of the gospel is recorded in 1 Peter 1:18-19: “You were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”

Before we can appreciate the greatness of our redemption, we must understand the seriousness of our sin. If we belong to Christ and repeatedly sin against God, we can expect His chastisement. But if we are not saved, we face His judgment. Because God hates sin, we cannot take it lightly, joke about it, or rationalize and excuse it. Sin comes in many forms, but it is always an act of disobedience to God that separates us from Him and brings all kinds of painful consequences.