Jesus Christ Our Only Advocate
Series Series on 1 John
“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
Sermon ID | 5191311563610 |
Duration | 32:43 |
Date | May 19, 2013 |
Category | Sunday Service |
Bible Text | 1 John 2:1-2; Hebrews 7:24-27 |