names of God: Advocate

names of God: Advocate by ric gustafson


I John 2:1- ' And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous'


This term refers to God the Son. An advocate is one who speaks in support of another such as a court of law. In this passage, John is reminding us that to believe in Christ means that we must follow his example. When we try and fail, Jesus will speak on our behalf at the final judgment. When we answer for our lives before God, human nature will show that we fall short of God's expectations. How could God the Judge understand?. Jesus Christ our Advocate will intercede for us his followers.


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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric