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What does the Bible say about altars and sacrifices?

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The Bible emphasizes the necessity of an altar and a blood sacrifice for approaching God, culminating in Christ as our true altar.

The Bible consistently teaches that since the fall of Adam, mankind cannot approach God without an altar and a blood sacrifice. From the time of the patriarchs, believers built altars for offering sacrifices, recognizing that God's justice could only be satisfied through blood. Hebrews 13:10 reminds us that there is one altar, which is Christ, where sinners meet the holy Lord God in mercy. This truth underscores that all human attempts at worship outside of Christ are in vain, as He fulfills the requirement for our access to God and acceptance by Him, providing the ultimate sacrifice for sin.
Scripture References: Hebrews 13:10, 1 Peter 2:5

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“We Have an Altar”
Don Fortner · Jan 28, 2011
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