How does Christ's role as Advocate and His propitiation relate to our sins?
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Christ's role as Advocate assures us of His defense against sin, while His propitiation removes our guilt before God.
The dual roles of Christ as our Advocate and as the propitiation for our sins are intimately connected. According to 1 John 2:1-2, when we sin, we have an Advocate in Jesus, who intercedes for us before the Father. Simultaneously, His propitiation means that He has already satisfied the demands of justice on our behalf. Therefore, when we come in repentance, we are assured that our sins are not held against us. His advocacy is both protective and restorative, reminding us that we can approach God with confidence. This understanding prompts us to pursue holiness while relying on His grace, knowing that He is always standing beside us, interceding for us.
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