The Precious Blood of Christ

I. Life Lived in the Fear of God v. 17b
A. He is a Father and the Judge
B. Is this a present fear, or a fear of future judgment?
C. Scriptures dealing with “The Fear of the Lord”
1. Prov. 8:13; Psalm 97:10
2. Prov. 16:6
3. I Peter 1:18b
4. The fear of God shows itself when we are careful not to offend God or men.
5. The fear of God is seen by a constant attendance on the worship of God.
6. The fear of God is seen when we hold nothing back that He requires of us. Gen. 22:12
7. The fear of God is best exhibited when we remember that every thought, word and deed is done in the presence of God – who is everywhere and nothing is hidden from Him.

II. Life Because of the Blood of Christ v. 18
A. The blood of Christ redeems v. 18a
1. By His blood our conscience is cleansed from guilt – Heb. 9:14-15
2. By His blood we are progressively cleansed from sin – Heb. 10:14
3. By His blood we gain bold access to God – Heb. 10:19
4. By His blood we defeat Satan – Rev. 12:11
5. By His blood we are rescued from our former sinful lives – I Peter 1:19
B. To What can we Compare Christ's Blood? V. 18b
C. Christ – the lamb of God v. 19

III. Life Because of the Resurrection of Christ v. 21