Jesus:

Our Divine Advocate

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Sunday Morning Scripture Reading: 1 John 1.5-2.2 In 1 John 2.1, Jesus is identied as our Advocate. He is the One who comes along side to help. A courtroom scene in view. Sinners stand accused before God - the Divine Judge. Jesus enters the scene as our Divine Defense Attorney. Both love and justice are equally satised in Gods plan of salvation. Today, we will discuss how this happens in detail. I. Absolute Statements in 1 John. A. 1 John 1.5 - Christians do not walk in _____________________. B. 1.9; 2.3; 2.9; 2.15; 2.29... 1. 3.6 - Christians do not ____________________ sinning. 2. 3.14-18 - Christians love by action. See 3.22; 4.7-8; 21; 5.13. C. What a standard! A call for sinlessness? Who measures up? II. Divine Relief. A. 2.1b - if anyone sins... The remedy is found in 1.9 and 2.12. B. Original language: if carries along with it the _____________. C. Long after initial salvation, we can and do sin. See 1.8, 10. III. The Court of Divine Justice. A. Romans 3.21-31 Salvation is an action of justice and grace. 1. 1 John 1.9 - God is faithful and ____________ to forgive us... B. God is a God of justice. See Numbers 14.19; Nahum 1.3. 1. Every sin will be accounted for. But, mercy will be given... 2. Isaiah 45.21 - God is a just God and a __________________. C. How does He do it? See Hebrews 2.16-18. D. Hebrews 7.25 - Our Advocate is relentless. 1. He only helps when you __________________ your sin, 1.9. Conclusion: A. How can God be just in forgiving us of sin? 1. 2.2 - Jesus satised Gods justice. See 2 Corinthians 5.21. 2. Jesus took the _________. 1 Peter 2.24; Isaiah 53.5-6; 10-11. B. Romans 3.25 - The _______________ demonstrate Gods justice. C. Romans 8.1; 33-34; Colossians 2.11-15. There is security for those who surrender their heart to God. D. Is Jesus your Advocate? February 24, 2013 Speaker: Ma-hew Allen

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