John was no doubt aware that for the Christian who wants to make progress in the spiritual life, nothing is as demoralizing as sin. “Why did I give in to that temptation again?” we lament. “I knew better!” we cry. “How could God forgive me for this?” we moan. Our enemy, Satan, adeptly uses our failures to accuse us, to fill us with guilt, and to cause us to wallow in despair. The answer for such miserable moments? Rely on Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, who appears before God as our advocate (Hebrews 9:24).
Christ is our defense attorney. Having paid for all our sins and purchased our complete forgiveness, Jesus Christ is well able to represent us before a holy God. We need not fear judgment. Because of what Christ has done, we are “not guilty”; furthermore, we possess the very righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)! When you pray regard Christ as though he were by your side, discussing your situation with God.
This was taken from 1 John from the Life Application Bible Commentary.
Christ is our defense attorney. Having paid for all our sins and purchased our complete forgiveness, Jesus Christ is well able to represent us before a holy God. We need not fear judgment. Because of what Christ has done, we are “not guilty”; furthermore, we possess the very righteousness of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)! When you pray regard Christ as though he were by your side, discussing your situation with God.
This was taken from 1 John from the Life Application Bible Commentary.
