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1 | why is sacrifice the means to salvation? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Parable | 91301 | ||
Pastor Glenn, Thanks for your insights. You bring up another question... You said "Without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sins." My question: "Why is it necessary to spill blood for our sins to be erased?" In other words, why did God establish sacrifice, especially this sacrifice, as the means to salvation? I'll try to ask my other questions in separate postings. Peace, Parable |
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2 | why is sacrifice the means to salvation? | 2 Cor 5:21 | prazn | 91302 | ||
Hi Parable, I pray that you won't take offense at my posting a response to the question that you posed to Pastor Glenn; you've asked a good question! The Bible says, "...the wages of sin is death..." In other words, our God, who is Holy and therefore hates sin, requires that it be paid for by the shedding of blood, or the taking of life (i.e., death). Specifically, Lev 17:11 states: 'For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.' The blood of animals could no longer make atonement for the sin of man. So, God chose the perfect, sinless Lamb of God (Jesus) to make atonement for the sins of all mankind. Hope this helps! Blessings! prazn |
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3 | why is sacrifice the means to salvation? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Parable | 91374 | ||
Prazn, I welcome your insights! I am familiar with what you have said and agree. However, my question does not relate to what God has ordained as sufficient for the atonement of sin, my question is about why sacrifice itself, blood or otherwise, is the method God requires. What is it about sacrifice that erases sin? Parable |
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4 | why is sacrifice the means to salvation? | 2 Cor 5:21 | prazn | 91434 | ||
Parable, Sorry that my response didn't answer your question. Since God is the only Being who can absolve a person of their sins, I would have thought that His words, declaring that there can be no remission of sin, without the shedding of blood, would be enough. You may be familiar with the saying, "God said it, I believe it and that settles it!" Perfect understanding of the "whys" of Gods ways is a noble endeavor. However, we mustn't forget that God's ways are higher than our ways, as are His thoughts. I pray that you get the answer that you're seeking. Peace, prazn |
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5 | why is sacrifice the means to salvation? | 2 Cor 5:21 | Parable | 91444 | ||
Yes, of course, it is enough. I have always held that understanding comes from obedience and trust. My interest here is not perfect understanding of Gods ways, but how to give a defense for the faith that I have, and this question seems to come up a lot when I'm sharing my faith with others. I have not yet been able to articulate why atonement requires sacrifice rather than some other act we could perform. I think the relevant issue in sacrifice is the personal cost associated with it and blood is the most valuable thing in life we can give. When that cost is no longer real, then sacrifice is no longer sacrifice. Wasn't this the problem with those who made a show of their sacrifices, thus getting something from their sacrifice instead of giving all of it completely to God? When the OT prescribed animal sacrifice as a substitute for human blood, wasn't this still supposed to be meaningful because people were so dependent on animals for their livelihood? If there are any verses that support what I have just written, or another understanding, perhaps that would be helpful. Parable |
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