Jesus Christ is our advocate because He intercedes for us based on His sacrificial death and righteousness.
Jesus Christ acts as our advocate by standing before the Father, representing us in our guilt. In 1 John 2:1, He is called the 'Advocate with the Father' during our times of sin. This role is significant as He does not plead our innocence, but rather presents His own righteousness, symbolized by His wounds, to the Father. His very presence as our advocate is enough because He has already paid the debt for our sins through His blood sacrifice (Ephesians 1:7). As described in Hebrews 5:5-6, Christ’s appointment as our High Priest and Advocate comes from the Father, and it is this divine backing that assures us of His constant intercession on our behalf.
Scripture References:
1 John 2:1, Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 5:5-6
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