Why is atonement by righteousness and charity ignored?
By Jeff Ward
There is a foundational Christian doctrine that is often stated:
Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.
The primary source for the doctrine is Hebrews 9:22.
According to Yehovah, charity and righteousness atone for sin.
- Proverbs 10:2 - righteousness delivers from death
- Proverbs 11:4 - delivers from death
- Proverbs 16:6 - steadfast love atones for iniquity
- Proverbs 21:3 - superior to blood sacrifice in His eyes
- Hosea 6:6 - what he really desires
- Daniel 4:27 - Lengthens prosperity
🙋❓Why does Christianity insist 'no forgiveness without shedding of blood' when Yehovah clearly says charity atones for sin?