Why is the blood of Christ significant for Christians?

The significance of Christ's blood lies in its redemptive power; it is the means by which believers are cleansed from sin and reconciled to God. Hebrews 9:22 states that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness. Christ's sacrificial death fulfills the Old Testament sacrificial system, where the blood of innocent lambs pointed to His ultimate sacrifice. For Christians, His blood is not merely a symbol but the reality that assures them of God's mercy and grace, ensuring that God's wrath passes over them.