Why is the blood of Christ significant for salvation?

The blood of Christ holds profound significance in salvation as it represents the ultimate sacrifice made for sin. In Exodus 12, the application of the lamb’s blood to the doorposts was a mark of protection from God's impending judgment. Likewise, the shedding of Christ's blood on the cross fulfills this typology, providing believers with assurance that they are redeemed and protected from the wrath of God. Romans 5:9 states, 'Being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.' The blood signifies the new covenant of grace, representing reconciliation with God and demonstrating God's justice and mercy. Furthermore, it assures us that our confidence in salvation is based not on our faith alone, but on the sufficiency and satisfaction of Christ’s atoning sacrifice.