The blood of Christ holds precious power—divine, life-changing, and eternal. The collection of these powerful Bible verses reveals the central and indispensable role of the blood of Jesus Christ in God’s plan of salvation. It speaks of cleansing, redemption, the establishment of a new covenant, atonement, the gift of eternal life, access to God, and the power to overcome. Understanding and embracing these truths through faith in Jesus’ sacrifice is fundamental to the Christian life, offering hope, forgiveness, and a restored relationship with our Creator.
There is Power in the Blood of Jesus!
According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission. Hebrews 9:22
And from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us, and washed us from our sins by his blood. Revelation 1:5
He is clothed in a garment sprinkled with blood. His name is called ‘The Word of God.’ Revelation 19:13
They sang a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the book and to open its seals, for you were killed, and bought us for God with your blood out of every tribe, language, people, and nation.” Revelation 5:9
To Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better than that of Abel. Hebrews 12:24
The blood shall be to you for a token on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt. Exodus 12:13
For the life of the flesh is in the blood; and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life. Leviticus 17:11
Knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb without blemish or spot, the blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19
God set him [Christ] forth to be an atoning sacrifice through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness because of the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance. Romans 3:25
Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we will be saved from God’s wrath through him. Romans 5:9
Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you don’t have life in yourselves. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me, and I in him.” John 6:53-56
For this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins. Matthew 26:28
He said to them, “This is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many.” Mark 14:24
He took the cup in like manner after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” Luke 22:20
Nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood, he entered in once for all into the Holy Place, having obtained eternal redemption. Hebrews 9:12
How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without defect to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Hebrews 9:14
Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus. Hebrews 10:19
Therefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside of the gate. Hebrews 13:12
Through him [Christ] to reconcile all things to himself by him, whether things on the earth or things in the heavens, having made peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1:20
In him we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace. Ephesians 1:7
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off are made near in the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13
The cup of blessing which we bless, isn’t it a sharing of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, isn’t it a sharing of the body of Christ? 1 Corinthians 10:16
In the same way he also took the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink, in memory of me.’ For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 1 Corinthians 11:25-26
I said to him, “My lord, you know.” He said to me, “These are those who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the Lamb’s blood.” Revelation 7:14
They overcame him because of the Lamb’s blood, and because of the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life, even to death. Revelation 12:11
Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, make you complete in every good work to do his will. Hebrews 13:20-21
But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7
Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased with his own blood. Acts 20:28
Bible Commentary
▷ Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Bible, taken from e-Sword app. Selected verses only.
Hebrews 9:15-22
The solemn transactions between God and man, are sometimes called a covenant, here a testament, which is a willing deed of a person, bestowing legacies on such persons as are described, and it only takes effect upon his death. Thus Christ died, not only to obtain the blessings of salvation for us, but to give power to the disposal of them.
All, by sin, were become guilty before God, had forfeited every thing that is good; but God, willing to show the greatness of his mercy, proclaimed a covenant of grace. Nothing could be clean to a sinner, not even his religious duties; except as his guilt was done away by the death of a sacrifice, of value sufficient for that end, and unless he continually depended upon it.
May we ascribe all real good works to the same all-procuring cause, and offer our spiritual sacrifices as sprinkled with Christ’s blood, and so purified from their defilement.
John 6:52-59
The flesh and blood of the Son of man, denote the Redeemer in the nature of man; Christ and him crucified, and the redemption wrought out by him, with all the precious benefits of redemption; pardon of sin, acceptance with God, the way to the throne of grace, the promises of the covenant, and eternal life.
These are called the flesh and blood of Christ, because they are purchased by the breaking his body, and the shedding of his blood. Also, because they are meat and drink to our souls. Eating this flesh and drinking this blood mean believing in Christ. We partake of Christ and his benefits by faith.
The soul that rightly knows its state and wants, finds whatever can calm the conscience, and promote true holiness, in the redeemer, God manifest in the flesh. Meditating upon the cross of Christ gives life to our repentance, love, and gratitude. We live by him, as our bodies live by our food. We live by him, as the members by the head, the branches by the root: because he lives we shall live also.
Revelation 12:7-11
The attempts of the dragon proved unsuccessful against the church, and fatal to his own interests. The seat of this war was in heaven; in the church of Christ, the kingdom of heaven on earth. The parties were Christ, the great Angel of the covenant, and his faithful followers; and Satan and his instruments.
The strength of the church is in having the Lord Jesus for the Captain of their salvation. Pagan idolatry, which was the worship of devils, was cast out of the empire by the spreading of Christianity. The salvation and strength of the church, are only to be ascribed to the King and Head of the church.
The conquered enemy hates the presence of God, yet he is willing to appear there, to accuse the people of God. Let us take heed that we give him no cause to accuse us; and that, when we have sinned, we go before the Lord, condemn ourselves, and commit our cause to Christ as our Advocate.
The servants of God overcame Satan by the blood of the Lamb, as the cause. By the word of their testimony: the powerful preaching of the gospel is mighty, through God, to pull down strong holds. By their courage and patience in sufferings: they loved not their lives so well but they could lay them down in Christ’s cause.
These were the warriors and the weapons by which Christianity overthrew the power of pagan idolatry; and if Christians had continued to fight with these weapons, and such as these, their victories would have been more numerous and glorious, and the effects more lasting.
The redeemed overcame by a simple reliance on the blood of Christ, as the only ground of their hopes. In this we must be like them. We must not blend any thing else with this.
Acts 20:28
If the Holy Ghost has made ministers overseers of the flock, that is, shepherds, they must be true to their trust. Let them consider their Master’s concern for the flock committed to their charge. It is the church He has purchased with his own blood.
The blood was his as Man; yet so close is the union between the Divine and human nature, that it is there called the blood of God, for it was the blood of Him who is God. This put such dignity and worth into it, as to ransom believers from all evil, and purchase all good.
Paul spake about their souls with affection and concern. They were full of care what would become of them. Paul directs them to look up to God with faith, and commends them to the word of God’s grace, not only as the foundation of their hope and the fountain of their joy, but as the rule of their walking. The most advanced Christians are capable of growing, and will find the word of grace help their growth.
As those cannot be welcome guests to the holy God who are unsanctified; so heaven would be no heaven to them; but to all who are born again, and on whom the image of God is renewed, it is sure, as almighty power and eternal truth make it so.
Sermon Themes
The blood of Jesus is not just a theological truth—it’s a transformative reality. Scripture reveals that without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22), and through Christ’s sacrifice, we are redeemed, cleansed, and reconciled to God (1 Peter 1:18–19, Ephesians 1:7). His blood sanctifies (Hebrews 13:12), overcomes evil (Revelation 12:11), and secures our peace with God (Colossians 1:20). This profound truth underscores the power of the blood as the foundation of salvation, offering believers bold access to God’s presence (Hebrews 10:19) and continual cleansing from sin (1 John 1:7). Discover how the precious blood of Jesus transforms lives and fulfills God’s redemptive plan. How will you live today in light of Christ’s redeeming blood?
- The Necessity of Shed Blood for Forgiveness (Hebrews 9:22): This highlights the divine requirement for atonement, emphasizing that remission of sins is inextricably linked to the shedding of blood according to God’s law.
- Jesus’ Blood as the Cleansing Agent from Sin (Revelation 1:5, 1 John 1:7): This underscores the transformative power of Christ’s blood to wash away spiritual defilement and purify believers, providing freedom from the guilt and stain of sin.
- The Blood of the New Covenant (Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 12:24): This emphasizes that Jesus’ blood established a new and better covenant between God and humanity, superseding the old system and offering superior promises and access to God.
- New Covenant Life (Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 12:24): Embrace the superior promises and grace available to you through Jesus’ sacrifice.
- Atonement and Reconciliation Through Christ’s Blood (Leviticus 17:11, Romans 3:25, Colossians 1:20): This points to the atoning nature of Jesus’ blood, satisfying God’s justice for sin and bringing about reconciliation between a holy God and a sinful humanity, restoring a broken relationship and establishing peace.
- Victory in Jesus (Revelation 12:11): Claim spiritual triumph over challenges through the power of the Lamb’s blood and your testimony.
- Eternal Life Through Partaking of His Blood (John 6:53-56): This profound teaching reveals that sharing in the symbolic representation of Jesus’ blood is essential for possessing eternal life, signifying a deep spiritual union with Christ.
- Bold Access to God (Hebrews 10:19): Approach God with confidence and assurance knowing that the way has been opened by Jesus’ blood.
- Access to God Through Jesus’ Blood (Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 9:12): This highlights that Christ’s sacrifice has torn down the barrier of sin, granting believers direct and confident access to God’s presence in the heavenly sanctuary.
- Overcoming by the Blood of the Lamb (Revelation 12:11): This theme encourages believers with the truth that victory over spiritual opposition and the forces of evil is achieved through the power of Jesus’ blood and the testimony of faith.
- Washed by His Blood (Revelation 1:5, 1 John 1:7): Experience the ongoing cleansing from daily sins through faith in Jesus’ sacrifice.
- Bought with a Price (1 Peter 1:18-19, Acts 20:28): Live with the awareness that your life has been redeemed at great cost, urging you to honor God.
- Redemption and Purchase Through Jesus’ Blood (Revelation 5:9, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Acts 20:28): This theme focuses on the costly sacrifice of Jesus, where his blood served as the ransom to buy humanity back from sin and death, signifying God’s immense love and the value He places on His people.
- Peace Through His Cross (Colossians 1:20): Find inner peace and reconciliation with God through the shedding of Jesus’ blood.
- Forgiveness Found (Hebrews 9:22, Ephesians 1:7): Rest in the assurance of complete forgiveness for your sins through Jesus’ shed blood.
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▷ Scripture quotations taken from the World English Bible (WEB), which is in the public domain.