What role does Christ's intercession play in believers' lives?
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Christ's intercession ensures that believers are continually represented before God, affirming their righteousness (Romans 8:34).
Christ's intercession is a vital function in the life of a believer. In Romans 8:34, we learn that Christ not only died but also rose again and now sits at the right hand of God making intercession for us. This means that He is actively representing us before the Father. His intercession does not merely imply that He asks for forgiveness whenever we sin, but it signifies that He upholds our status as justified before God. Because of Christ's completed work and His ongoing representation, believers can approach God with confidence, assured that they will not face condemnation because their sins have been fully atoned for.
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