"When Scripture says we're redeemed by the blood (1 Pet. 1:18-19), it is not speaking of a bowl of blood in heaven. It means we're saved by Christ's sacrificial death."
I don't believe he is correct. In fact, I believe he is TOTALLY wrong.
Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
And none of the pastors you accuse of "looking for heresies" where there wasn't any quoted JM out of context.
And being a fundamentalist isn't a bad thing.
And while I am thinking about it, part of JM's problems are caused by the fact that he uses a different bible to preach from than the KJV.
If one compares what the KJV says about the blood of Jesus with what the NASB says, it can lead one to different conclusions.
Colossians 1:14 King James Version (KJV)
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
14in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. [No blood in the NASB in this verse!!]
King James Version (KJV)
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,(NASB) and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood-- Revelation 1:4-6 (in Context)
King James Version (KJV)
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. Hebrews 12:3-5 (in Context) Hebrews 12
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
[ A Father's Discipline ] You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; Hebrews 12:3-5 (in Context)
King James Version (KJV) Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Hebrews 10:28-30 (in Context) Hebrews 10 (Whole Chapter)
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace?
King James Version (KJV)
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 9:21-23 (in Context) Hebrews 9
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
And according to the Law, one may almost say, [huh? almost say?] all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:21-23
King James Version (KJV)
Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.
Hebrews 9:19-21 (in Context) Hebrews 9
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
saying, " THIS IS THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT WHICH GOD COMMANDED YOU."
No, he uses the NKJV as well. FYI I am NKJV myself.
FC, I think I basically agree with your take on the Precious Blood, but do you really think the above statement is heretical? I don't see heresy there, I see a man who doesn't want the Blood elevated above His Death. I don't separate them in my mind, but the reason he probably does is because they've already been separated and he seems to see that as a problem.