What does it really mean to be “saved by the blood of Jesus”?
In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastors Aaron Nicholson and Jesse Randolph sit down with Pastor Kyle Swanson of Redeemer Bible Church in Gilbert, Arizona to examine one of the most central — and often misunderstood — themes of the gospel.
Together they explore what the New Testament means by “the blood of Christ,” why blood is essential to atonement, and how Jesus’ death secures our justification before God. Drawing on the Old Testament sacrificial system, they show how Christ fulfills and surpasses every sacrifice, revealing both the seriousness of sin and the greatness of God’s grace.
This conversation clarifies what redemption actually delivers us from, why the cross is the heart of the gospel, and how Christ’s shed blood should shape our worship, our assurance of salvation, and our daily fight against sin.
00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
02:51 Christ's Blood and the Gospel
05:12 Christ's Blood and Justification
09:37 Seriousness of Sin and Greatness of God's Grace
14:27 Old Testament Sacrificial System and Jesus' Blood
17:43 Doctrine of Redemption
22:00 The Christian's Response
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