Jesus Christ Our Only Advocate

“Jesus Christ, Our Only Advocate”
1 John 2:1-2 (1 John 2:1-11)

Introduction

· Responding to Sin:
o Denial,
o Blame Game,
o “I-was-Born-This-Way,”
o Twist Scripture (1 John 1:9-10)
· Anticipation of False Conclusions

I. Exhortation (v. 1a) – the reason for writing these things:

A. No Justification for Sin Found in Scripture

· Doctrine of Grace does not Justify sin (Rom. 6)
· Paul’s Exhortation (Titus 2:11-12)
· Nor the Confession of Sins

B. Aorist Tense of Sin

II. Comfort and Assurance, If We Do Sin (vs. 1b-2)

A. An Advocate with the Father – Intercessor – Jesus Christ (v. 1b; Heb. 7:24-25, 27; )

B. The Qualifications of Jesus Being our Advocate (vs. 1b-2a)

· Perfectly Righteous – Without Sin(v. 1b; Heb. 7:26; 1 Pet. 2:22; 3:18; 1 Cor. 5:21)
· The Propitiation for Our Sins (v. 2a; Heb. 9:24-25

C. The Reach of Christ’s Office, as our Advocate (v 2b; Jn. 11:51-52; Eph. 1:4)

Conclusion and Application

· Desire & Seek to not Sin
· Take Comfort & Be Assured of Christ’s Intercession on Your Behalf
With a Repentant Heart, Come to Christ by Faith