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How is Jesus Christ both our advocate and the propitiation for our sins?

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Jesus Christ serves dual roles as our advocate and propitiation, meaning He not only defends us but also has taken away God's wrath against our sins (1 John 2:2).

In 1 John 2:2, Jesus is described as both our advocate and the propitiation for our sins. This means that while He intercedes for us as a righteous lawyer would, He has also fulfilled the requirement of justice through His atoning sacrifice. As the propitiation, His death appeases God's wrath, allowing believers to be declared not guilty. The beauty of this doctrine is in its radical grace; we are completely dependent on Christ’s work rather than our own actions for righteousness. Herein lies the assurance of our salvation—the eternal promise that our sins are forgiven and we stand righteous in God’s sight.
Scripture References: 1 John 2:2

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