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What is the relationship between Christ's atonement and His intercession?

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Christ’s intercession is directly related to His atonement, as He pleads His sacrifice to secure forgiveness and acceptance for sinners.

The relationship between Christ's atonement and His intercession is foundational to the doctrines of grace. His intercession is effective precisely because it is rooted in His atoning sacrifice. As stated, 'The intercession of Christ always springs from His atonement.' He does not approach the Father asking for a favor; instead, He pleads justice based on the merits of His blood. This means that when Christ intercedes for His people, He is effectively declaring the legal standing that those whom He died for cannot be condemned, as justice has already been satisfied. Thus, the power of His intercession is inextricably linked to the reality that He has already paid the price for our sins, making His pleas before the Father undoubtably successful.
Scripture References: Romans 8:1, Hebrews 9:12

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