1 John 2:1
My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.
Application:
John’s love for these Christians is clear. He speaks as a father to his little children, as a pastor to his flock. He has just told them (more or less) that they’re crazy if they deny their sin (1:8–10). And in fact, the closer you get to God, the more sinful stains his light will reveal in you. But this doesn’t grant you license to sin! On the contrary, John says, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. John wants his readers to know an intimate and joy-filled fellowship with God, which requires confessing sin and turning from it.
Confession and forgiveness are possible because of Jesus’ advocacy: if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ. The concept here is of a defense attorney in a court of law. If you are a believer, Jesus represents you before the bar of God’s judgment. You were a bankrupt sinner who couldn’t afford a lawyer, but the Father appointed his own Son in your defense. This advocate doesn’t share your sin problem; he’s the only righteous one. He paid your debt on the cross, and his shed blood still cleanses you today.
Not only is Jesus our advocate, but he’s the atoning sacrifice—or the “propitiation”—for our sins. Propitiation is one of those ten-dollar theological words. It means Jesus has appeased God’s just wrath against sin by his sacrificial death. He satisfied (i.e., propitiated) God’s righteous demands so that the Creator is favorably disposed toward those who place faith in him for eternal life. God himself paid the price for a legal relationship and intimate fellowship with you.
Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1371–1372.
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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
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