Sins can only be forgiven through the shedding of blood. “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”(Heb 9:22 NAS) Forgiveness and mercy, though often confused, are not the same. Forgiveness means that God has removed the penalty of sin and... Read more » Sins can only be forgiven through the shedding of blood. “And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”(Heb 9:22 NAS) Forgiveness and mercy, though often confused, are not the same. Forgiveness means that God has removed the penalty of sin and... Read more »