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What does it mean that blood must be shed for atonement?

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It means that atonement requires a sacrificial death, pointing to the necessity of bloodshed to cover sin.

The necessity of bloodshed for atonement underscores the gravity of sin and the seriousness with which God addresses it. Leviticus 17:11 teaches that 'the life of the flesh is in the blood,' indicating that blood symbolizes life offered in sacrifice. Theologically, this connects to the concept of substitution, where an innocent life is given in place of the guilty. This theme culminates in the New Testament with the sacrifice of Christ, who, as the spotless Lamb of God, fulfills the law and propitiates for the sins of His people. Without this blood, as specified in Hebrews 9:22, there can be no remission of sins. Thus, bloodshed for atonement is not an arbitrary requirement but a divine ordinance established for humanity's redemption.
Scripture References: Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22

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The Blood Maketh Atonement
Walter Pendleton · Feb 2, 2020
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