How do we know that Christ's intercession is effective?
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Christ’s intercession is effective as it is based on His completed work on the cross, which satisfies divine justice and grants us access to the Father.
The effectiveness of Christ's intercession rests firmly on His completed work of redemption. Hebrews 7:25 affirms that He 'always lives to make intercession' for us. This vital truth means that His prayers for us arise from the justice fulfilled in His death and resurrection. The blood of Christ, which marks the foundation of all acceptable worship, fuels the prayers that ascend from the Incense Altar. Additionally, since His intercession is grounded in His righteousness, believers can approach God with confidence, knowing that their prayers are secured by the sacrifice of their ultimate High Priest. The implications of this are profound; it not only reassures us of God’s favor but also empowers our prayer life.
Scripture References:
Hebrews 7:25, Ephesians 1:6, John 17:9, Romans 8:28-30, Hebrews 5:5-10, Hebrews 9:24, Revelation 8:1-5, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:34, John 10:28-29, Romans 8:33-34, John 17, 1 John 2:1
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