Yes, the blood of the Lamb is absolutely important because without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins, and faith must include belief in that shed blood.
Scripture demands shed blood for remission of sins, and Les Feldick emphasizes that the blood cannot be bypassed or ignored. The blood of Christ cleanses sin, guarantees safety for those under it, and enables believers to overcome accusation. Faith in the blood is intrinsic to the gospel.
Hebrews 9:22 — This verse states the foundational principle that without shedding of blood there is no remission, directly supporting the importance of the blood.
Revelation 12:11 — This verse shows believers overcome the accuser by the blood of the Lamb, connecting the blood to victory in spiritual conflict.
The Bible declares that 'without shedding of blood is no remission' (Hebrews 9:22). This principle is established from the beginning, as seen in the Passover when the blood applied to the door guaranteed safety (Exodus 12). Christ's death was a sacrificial shedding of blood for sin, and He is referred to as our Passover (1 Corinthians 5:7). Through His blood, we have redemption and forgiveness (Ephesians 1:7). Revelation 12:11 says that believers overcome the accuser 'by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.'
Les Feldick teaches that the blood of Christ is an absolute necessity in the gospel. He emphasizes that you cannot bypass, go around, over, or under the blood—it must be faced head-on. He stresses that without the shedding of blood there is no remission, a truth that modern society may find offensive but cannot be ignored (Clips 1, 3, 4, 5). He also teaches that the blood provides safety and cleansing, as seen in the Passover (Clip 4), and that Christ's death was sacrificial, tying the blood to His death (Clip 7). He explains that believers are justified by His blood and saved from wrath (Clip 5). Additionally, Christ serves as our advocate, defending us against Satan's accusations, because we are under the blood (Clip 0).
Les Feldick explains that an advocate is like a defense attorney. When Satan accuses believers before the Father, the Lord Jesus immediately comes to their defense, saying that the believer is under the blood, forgiven, and His (Clip 0). This is a direct application of the blood's importance in the ongoing spiritual life.
Les Feldick points out that the crucifixion was necessary because it involved the shedding of blood, whereas stoning would not have fulfilled the requirement of blood sacrifice (Clip 3). This underscores that the blood had to be shed for sin's remission.
Les Feldick teaches that the blood of Christ is applied through faith. Believers are justified by His blood and saved from wrath through Him, not by works (Clip 5). The blood guarantees safety for those who trust in it, just as the Passover blood protected the Israelites (Clip 4).
Christ Our Advocate
Les explains that the Lord Jesus defends believers against Satan's accusations, saying they are under the blood and forgiven.
Shed Blood for Remission
Les emphasizes that God demands shed blood for remission of sins, and we cannot ignore or abrogate that requirement.
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The fact that Christ died, His divine blood had to be shed, because remember I've used it over and over on this program. Without the shedding of blood what? There is no remission. You can't bypass the blood, it had to happen. And so He's the one who died, He's the one who rose from the dead, and He's the one who is at the right hand of God interceding for us.
Necessity of Crucifixion
Les explains that Christ had to die by crucifixion to ensure the shedding of blood, as stoning would not have fulfilled the requirement.
The Blood as Guarantee
Les teaches that the blood applied to the door guaranteed safety for the Israelites, illustrating that the blood is essential and cannot be avoided.
Justified by His Blood
Les explains that believers are justified by Christ's blood and saved from wrath through faith in His finished work.
Why the Blood? The Bible's Answer to Forgiveness & Faith
His three years was impeccable, and he proved himself worthy to be the Passover lamb. A lamb without blemish, and without spot. Well now if you�ll come back to the New Testament once again, now I�d like to have you look at Hebrews if you will. Hebrews chapter 9, verse 22.
Blood and Death Inseparable
Les argues that the blood of Christ is inseparable from His sacrificial death, and that Paul refers to Christ as our Passover.
Hebrews 9:22: And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
This verse directly states the necessity of blood for remission of sins.
Revelation 12:11: And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
This verse shows the blood of the Lamb as a means of overcoming the accuser.
Romans 5:9: Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
This verse connects justification and salvation to the blood of Christ.
Exodus 12:13: And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.
This verse illustrates the protective power of blood, as referenced by Les.
1 John 2:1: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
This verse mentions Christ as our advocate, which Les elaborates on.
Les Feldick teaches that faith must include the shed blood of Christ, as without the shedding of blood there is no remission. He says that good works people shun the blood, but the whole purpose of the cross was for Him to shed His blood. Therefore, believing in the blood is essential to faith.
Being under the blood refers to being protected and cleansed by the sacrificial blood of Christ. Les uses the Passover example, where the blood on the doorposts guaranteed safety. Believers are under the blood when they trust in Christ's finished work, and this provides forgiveness and defense against accusation.
Les notes that in our sophisticated day, people don't like to talk about sacrificial blood, and it has become taboo. However, he insists that you can't escape it in Scripture—you have to face it head-on because God has demanded a blood sacrifice for remission of sin.
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