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Precious

William Langerak·2016-01-08
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Langerak expounds on the infinite preciousness of Christ's blood as the foundation of Reformed soteriology, grounding his argument in the Canons of Dort and the Heidelberg Catechism. The article emphasizes that Christ's blood possesses intrinsic worth because it is God's blood—the blood of the infinitely holy, perfectly sinless Son—and explains how this preciousness sustains the elect church and secures their salvation. Through careful theological reflection, Langerak demonstrates how the doctrine of Christ's precious blood unites Christology with the doctrines of grace central to Protestant Reformed faith.

The most precious substance in the universe is the blood of Jesus Christ. The blood of Christ is most precious because it is the only substance in heaven or earth of infinite worth and value (Canons, II.3). You cannot buy it with mountains of gold, or vaults stuffed with cash. Its value surpasses the worth of all the jewels, fine art, business assets, architectural marvels, and national treasuries in the entire world. Only the blood of Jesus Christ is truly priceless. The blood of Jesus Christ...

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Author
William Langerak
Date

2016-01-08

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Scripture References
Proverbs 11:22
Acts 20:28
Lamentations 4:2
Psalms
Psalms 72:14Psalms 49:8
1 Peter
1 Peter 1:191 Peter 2:4
Luke 22:20
Confessional References
BC Article 18HC Lord's Day 1
Topics
ChristologyLimited AtonementSovereign Grace
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