Mark 14:24

And He said to them, “This is My blood of the (new) covenant, (My blood) which is being poured out for many (for the forgiveness of sins).

Redemption! Without Jesus dying on the cross, we would still be locked in sin with no way out. Jesus dying on the cross may have taken place years ago, but to the person wanting to be washed free of sin, it happens the instant they call on the name of Jesus. The truth of Jesus is still just as alive and powerful today!