Christ intercedes for His people by presenting His righteous blood before the Father as our advocate.
Christ's intercession for His people is a vital aspect of His ongoing ministry after His ascension. Romans 8:34 affirms this by stating, 'It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.' This means that He actively pleads our case, not based on our merits but wholly upon His perfect atonement. In 1 John 2:1, we find that He is our advocate, implying that He defends us against the accusations of the enemy and secures our standing before God with His righteousness. His intercession reassures us that our sins, though grievous, are covered by His blood and that God can respond to our cries for mercy because of Christ's completed work. Thus, His intercessory role emphasizes the security and hope we have in Him.
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