In the New Testament book of Hebrews, we find this well known Christian assertion: Indeed according to the law almost everything was purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Heb 9:22 NET) Is this actually true? This idea is often cross referenced to the following “prooftext” from the Hebrew Scriptures:
Does Forgiveness Require Death?
Does Forgiveness Require Death?
Does Forgiveness Require Death?
In the New Testament book of Hebrews, we find this well known Christian assertion: Indeed according to the law almost everything was purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Heb 9:22 NET) Is this actually true? This idea is often cross referenced to the following “prooftext” from the Hebrew Scriptures: