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How do we know Jesus' intercession is effective for our salvation?

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Jesus' intercession is effective because He represents us as our high priest, praying on the basis of His sacrifice.

The effectiveness of Jesus' intercession is rooted in His role as our high priest and the nature of His sacrifice. When He prays for us, like He did for Peter, saying, 'I have prayed for you,' He does so on the basis of His atoning death. If He intercedes for a person, that person is forgiven and granted life, as His sacrifice reconciles us to God. This is highlighted in the contrast between the prayers for Peter and Judas; the critical difference is the intercession of Christ that secures our faith and forgiveness. Therefore, it is through Christ's earnest advocacy before the Father that we have assurance of our salvation, as seen in His promises in Scripture (Romans 8:34).
Scripture References: Romans 8:34, Luke 22:32

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