Can sins be forgiven without the shedding of blood?
No. Scripture declares that without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin. Forgiveness is not available apart from the shed blood, and it must be coupled with faith, for without faith it is impossible to please God. These two premises—faith and the shed blood—are the only way to deal with old Adam.
Les explains that the ancient world was steeped in idolatry and paganism, with no knowledge of the one true God. Paul reminds us that Gentiles were once far off, but now in Christ Jesus they are made nigh by the blood. Les emphasizes two non-negotiable premises: without faith it is impossible to please God, and without the shedding of blood there is no way to have remission of sin. The only way to deal with old Adam is on those two premises—faith and the shed blood—and you cannot escape them.