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  HEAVEN'S KEY!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christ's precious blood is the source of all our blessings and
mercies, and it is the means by which we gain access to heaven and all
its blessings.

Topics: "Redemption", "The Blood of Christ"
Scripture References: 1 Peter 1:18

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the significance of Christ's precious blood as
the means of redemption, contrasting it with perishable things like
silver and gold. He illustrates that all blessings, including pardon,
peace, and reconciliation, flow from this invaluable sacrifice. Brooks
highlights that Christ's blood serves as heaven's key, providing
protection against the greatest evils and offering profound worth beyond
earthly treasures. He quotes Luther to reinforce the idea that even a
single drop of Christ's blood surpasses the value of heaven and earth.

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"For you know that it was not with perishable things such

as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty

way of life handed down to you from your forefathers,

but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without

blemish or defect." 1 Peter 1:18-19

It was His life-blood, His heart-blood which He gave.

It was not the blood of His finger--but the blood

of His heart; it was precious blood. All your precious

mercies swim to you in this precious blood.

Your pardon swims to you in blood;

your peace swims to you in blood;

your reconciliation is made by blood;

your acceptance is wrought by blood,

Christ's blood is heaven's key! Christ's blood is a

preservative against the greatest evils.

It was an excellent saying of Luther, speaking of

this blood of Christ, One little drop of this blood,

is more worth than heaven and earth!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/heavens-key/
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