01457nam a22000857a 4500020001800000100002300018245006700041260003900108650122400147  a97816428921301 aCarter, Anthony J.00aBlood WorkbHow The Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation  bReformation Trust Publishingc2013 4a

Christians often sing and preach about the blessed blood of Christ and the wonderful things it accomplishes for believers. To the uninformed ear, such language can convey the idea that Jesus’ blood had semi-magical qualities. Actually, Jesus’ blood was normal human blood, but the Bible refers to it in metaphorical terms to portray the many benefits that come to Christians because of Jesus’ death.

In Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation, Rev. Anthony J. Carter traces this theme through the New Testament, showing how the biblical writers used the powerful metaphor of the blood of Jesus to help Christians grasp the treasures Jesus secured for them in His death on the cross. In doing so, Rev. Carter provides a fresh perspective on the atonement Jesus made.

Rev. Carter delves into the New Testament’s teaching on several of the blessings that flow to believers because of the blood of Jesus, from their “purchase” by the blood (Acts 20:28) to their “freedom” through the blood (Rev. 1:5). Christian readers’ eyes will be opened to the depth of their blessedness in Jesus and their hearts will be moved to thank and praise the triune God for such a great salvation.