Lyrics
A thief on the cross, Deserved his sentence
Dying for the crimes he had done
Desperate and hopeless with only a prayer left
He turned and asked for mercy from Gods son
As the veil was being torn, thunder submerged
And the power of the blood reached out to him
As Jesus paid the sacrifice, he made a promise today you will be with me in paradise
Because of the Blood he was free that day
Death has lost its hold on him
And sins washed away
And he forgave him and changed his destiny
His sins were forgiven, forgotten forever
Because of the blood
And like he thief on the cross, my soul was covered with the stains of sin that brought me shame
Desperate and dying I looked to the cross
And called upon Jesus name
I don't understand it, I can't explain it
But one thing I know for sure, my sins are washed away, oh happy day
Thats why we stand here and sing
Because of the Blood I am free today
Sins chains have no hold on me
My wratsh are his
Oh Jesus forgave me
And he changed my destiny
My sins are forgiven, forgotten forever
Because of the Blood I am free today
Sins chains have no hold on me
My wratsh are his
Oh Jesus forgave me
And he changed my destiny
My sins are forgiven, forgotten forever
Because of the Blood I am free today
Because of the Blood I am free today
Oh The blood of Jesus, The blood of Jesus
Oh The blood of Jesus
Oh The blood of Jesus
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Because of The Blood of Jesus” retells the thief’s appeal from the cross and connects his promised place in paradise with Christ’s mercy. The song then moves from that biblical scene to personal confession, describing sin as a chain and stain that Jesus removes. Repeated lines about freedom, forgiveness, and a changed destiny keep the focus on redemption accomplished through Christ’s sacrifice.
Luke 23:39–43 directly supports the opening account: the condemned man asks Jesus to remember him, and Jesus promises that he will be with him in paradise. The refrain also closely reflects Ephesians 1:7, where redemption and forgiveness are described as coming through Christ’s blood. Its movement from desperation to praise presents salvation as a gift that cannot be earned or fully explained, but can be received with gratitude and proclaimed with confidence.
Related Scripture
- Luke 23:39-43 Jesus promises paradise to the repentant criminal beside him.
- Ephesians 1:7 Paul connects redemption and forgiveness with the blood of Christ.