1. Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

² By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

³ And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Righteousness is one of the most important truths in the Christian faith, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people think righteousness means being morally perfect or never making mistakes. Because no one can live perfectly, they assume they can never truly be right before God. The blood of Jesus changes that. It declares believers righteous not because of their performance, but because of His sacrifice.

Sin does more than bring guilt. It damages relationships, steals peace, distorts identity, and separates people from God. From the beginning, sin has brought destruction into the human story. But the blood of Jesus was shed not only to forgive sin, but to restore what sin destroyed.

Fear is one of the most powerful forces that can control a person’s life. Fear of the future, fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of death, and fear of the unknown can create anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. Many people live in constant worry because they feel unsafe, unprotected, or unsure about what lies ahead. The blood of Jesus provides a foundation for freedom from fear by giving believers security, forgiveness, and confidence in God’s care.

The cross was not clean, quiet, or symbolic. It was violent, painful, and covered in blood. Many people struggle with the reality of the suffering Jesus endured, but the bloodshed at the cross was not meaningless. It reveals the seriousness of sin, the justice of God, and the depth of His love for humanity. Understanding why the cross was bloody helps us understand why it matters.

1. Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?

² For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.

³ He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

Redemption is one of the most powerful truths in the Christian faith, but many people do not fully understand what it cost or what it truly means. The blood of Jesus was not just shed as a symbol. It was the price paid to rescue humanity from sin, death, and separation from God. Understanding the cost of redemption helps us see the depth of God’s love and the value of what Christ accomplished.

Many people struggle with their identity. They define themselves by their past mistakes, their failures, their pain, or what others have said about them. Shame, rejection, and regret can shape the way a person sees themselves. But the blood of Jesus changes that completely. Through His sacrifice, believers are given a new identity that is not based on their past, but on what Christ has done.

Life has a way of leaving deep wounds. Pain from rejection, loss, betrayal, disappointment, and failure can break a person’s heart and leave emotional scars that are difficult to heal. Many people carry hidden hurt that affects their peace, their relationships, and their view of themselves. The good news of the Gospel is that the blood of Jesus brings healing not only for sin, but also for the broken heart.

Many people live their lives trying to earn God’s approval. They believe that if they do enough good works, avoid enough mistakes, or try hard enough, then God will love and accept them. This way of thinking creates pressure, fear, and uncertainty. The truth of the Gospel is very different. The blood of Jesus shows that God’s love is not something you earn. It is something He freely gives.