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Christ Has Dealt With the Sins of His People

Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by KenH, Apr 22, 2023.

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  1. KenH

    KenH Well-Known Member

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    If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.—1 John 2:1.

    But if any man sin, (for none are perfectly free from sin in their nature, nor wholly exempt from it in their practice), what then? must he lie down and despair? No; "We have an advocate with the Father:" Jesus Christ pleads the cause of sinners, though he is not an advocate for sin; for he is THE RIGHTEOUS. Therefore he doth not deny the charge that we are sinners, guilty in ourselves; he extenuates none of our sins, but owns every accusation brought into court against us by a perfect law and strict justice; with every aggravating circumstance which can be urged. Against all that law and justice can charge upon us, he pleads his own undertaking, his work, his life and death, his blood and righteousness. His people have sinned; his blood hath atoned. They have contracted guilt; he hath suffered the punishment. They have deserved the curse of the law; he has borne it for them. They have deserved hell; he has opened the kingdom of heaven. They are unrighteous in themselves; Jesus hath fulfilled the law for them, and clothes them with his perfect righteousness. Therefore he pleads that sin may not be imputed to them; but that pardon of sin and peace of conscience may be bestowed upon them by the word and Spirit; and that they may be sanctified in him, and glorified with him. Thus saith our dear Lord to us, "I will not leave you comfortless."—John 14:18.

    - excerpt from William Mason's A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God, Volume 1, April 21
     
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    22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

    23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

    24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

    25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

    26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;

    27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

    28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.
     
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    Great passage.

    Regarding the OP, I think this is the key applicable part of the passage you provide:

    Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

    Too many look so hard to Christ dealing (in the past) with their sins that they miss Christ as our Mediator, making intercessions for us.
     
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