The Blood of God Himself vs. The Blood of Jesus, the Son of God

 

The Blood of God Himself vs. The Blood of Jesus, the Son of God

John 1:1,14 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Luke 2:11 "For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

1 John 1:7 "But if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin."

 

Aspect	The Blood of God Himself	The Blood of Jesus, the Son of God
Meaning	Represents the mingling of God with humanity, God becoming flesh	Represents complete humanity and divinity
Purpose	To purchase the church	To redeem fallen humanity
Distinction	Emphasizes the union of divinity and humanity	Emphasizes the reality of humanity and the eternity of divinity
Example	"His own blood" mentioned in Acts 20:28	"The precious blood of Christ" mentioned in 1 Peter 1:18-19
Application	Understanding the price God paid for the church	The basis for believers' redemption
Related Scriptures	Acts 20:28 "Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood."	1 Peter 1:18-19 "Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ."
Characteristics	1. God mingled with humanity through incarnation 2. Blood of both divine and human nature 3. Emphasizes the price God Himself paid	1. Truly human blood 2. Has eternal efficacy 3. Emphasizes the universality of redemption
Theological Implications	Indicates God's personal involvement in redemption, closely connected with human destiny	Emphasizes Christ's dual identity: both fully human and fully divine

 

This table summarizes the comparison between "the blood of God Himself" and "the blood of Jesus, the Son of God" in various aspects. It's worth noting that these two concepts actually refer to the same reality, but emphasize Christ's divine-human nature from different angles. "The blood of God Himself" emphasizes the mingling of God with humanity, while "the blood of Jesus, the Son of God" places more emphasis on Jesus' dual identity as both fully human and fully divine.

This comparison helps us gain a deeper understanding of the mystery of God's redemptive work and the uniqueness of Christ's identity. It demonstrates how God, through becoming flesh, personally participated in humanity's redemption, while also ensuring the eternal effectiveness of this redemption.

 

* Please refer to the 2024 Summer Live Training - Experiencing, Enjoying, and Expressing Christ (1) Message Twelve: The Divine Trinity, the Spirit of Jesus, and the Kingdom of God