Saved by the Blood of Christ

There is an inaccurate view of the Cross of Christ abroad. It is commonly thought, expressed in theology and in song, that Jesus shed His blood, to cover, to pay for, our sins, a seeming reference to Israel’s failed view of animal sacrifices dealing with sin; why(?) because the essential element of genuine repentance and reunion with God was often missing. As the Apostle Paul said, Rom. 3:25, '...for the remission of sins that are PAST', (on the basis of repentance as a little child). In coming to Christ there is forgiveness for sins that are past for the reason embodied in Rom. 2:4 where Paul refers to the 'the riches of God's goodness and forbearance and long-suffering (revealed by the Cross); not knowing that the goodness of God leads to repentance'. Repentance is the essential pathway from sin to God.
Speaking of salvation by the blood of Christ (God's fundamental offer of restoration of actual fellowship with Him) without the primary need of repentance is quite wrong, following in the footsteps of Israel which failed, through pride, to cling to God their Saviour, and to recognise that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself.
Our salvation is only real as our nature changes to His, as fellowship in the Spirit with God, through the path of repentance, is evidenced by the purpose of Jesus in the Cross, expressed so clearly in John 16:7 – ‘Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.’ That is to those who, in the humility of repentance, accept Him as Lord and Saviour.

Salvation consists in an ongoing spiritual relationship with God, by the Holy Spirit, presenting us continually to God who sees us AS WE ARE, either in Christ or not. And we do know the difference. The Holy Spirit is not conned by fancy doctrine.