In Whom We Have Redemption Through His Blood, The Forgiveness Of Sins, According to the Riches Of His Grace; - Part 1380

"So also Christ glorified not Himself to be made an high priest; but He that said unto Him, "Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten Thee." As He saith also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." (Hebrews 4:5-6)

Because of the scriptures -- His Word -- the Word that is Jesus, we can know that in JESUS, all individuals have redemption available to them, obtainable only through the shed blood of Jesus the Christ. Indeed, we crucified the Lord of glory. Jesus who is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36)

As we also know from the scriptures, Jesus was veiled in flesh as a man. He appeared in human fashion visually -- similar to His surrogate mother’s descendants. In the womb of Mary the fetus of the Holy Ghost was found to be. Life now appearing in Mary’s womb automatically triggered a response. That response was to nourish the fetus with that which a fetus requires for growth. The fetus was clothed physically utilizing nourishment from Mary’s prone to sin body. Mary’s participation was that of a willing surrogate.

The blood in Jesus' veins was the life giving blood of the Holy Ghost which was carried through Abraham. The Holy Ghost overshadowing Mary, so that she could bring forth a son. And she shall call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sin ... God with us! (Matthew 1:21-23)

God purposefully planned a way of redemption in order that fallen man could be given an opportunity to be reconciled to God! This was nothing short of immeasurable love -- that God would humiliate Himself, stooping into this sin engulfed world -- thereby enabling man to return to fellowship with Himself as Adam was -- prior to satan’s deception!

What a contradiction He must have endured from the beginning of the world, knowing that He being without sin, would eventually have to shed His holy blood on a cross. "He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not." (John 1:10-11)

The Word made flesh. (John 1:1-18; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6)

You see, redemption was not accomplished by monies being exchanged. Sin lies in the blood. Yes, your blood and my blood, totally contaminated because of the first Adam's transgression. One man the father of all the human race chose to do his own thing which, at the end of the day, he did. The fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden can be likened to one man bringing the roof down on all humankind. One man catapulted mankind into a sinful world formerly unbeknownst to Adam. No longer would Adam walk in the cool of the day with the Lord God Almighty.

As we read in Genesis, God asked Adam, "What have you done? Have you eaten of the tree of life which I forbade of you to eat?" Well Adam and Eve both knew that they were in trouble, because they were naked and tried to cover themselves in order to hide from God. Certainly, as each and every one of us knows we cannot hide from their conscience!

Still, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. JESUS  -- "begotten" - not begat. For God's plan of salvation to work, true redemption necessitated the shedding of the blood of JESUS! Only the blood could purchase redemption for Adams’s fallen race. And that plan of redemption had to come from the Lord Himself. No one else could do it.

Thus, God Himself came forth as a mighty man (Isaiah 42:13) He became the perfect sacrifice so that we could be saved as a consequence of His love for His creation.

Though our sins be as scarlet, they will be as white as snow.

Just like the woman at the well discovered when she met Jesus. She said unto this man who spoke openly to her, "I know that Messiah comes, which is called Christ: when He is come, He will tell us all things." How did Jesus respond? He said unto her, "I that speak unto thee am He." (John 4:25-26)

Yes, He personally delivered our redemption. The promise of salvation for those who accept Jesus as Lord in their life, and follow on to be water baptized in the precious name of Jesus. (Acts 2:36-47) This is why Jesus told us, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father but by Me." (John 14:6) Because Jesus is the ONLY name under heaven whereby we can be saved in this current dispensation of grace. (Acts 4:12)

Make the right decision for Jesus today. Get to know His goodness and grace which surpasses all understanding. Stand in the offering plate.