What Happens If We Sin? As stated in 1 John 2:1-2, We have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. And he is the propitiation for our sins.
1 John 2:1-2, My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
What Does Advocate Mean?
- one who pleads another’s cause before a judge
- a pleader
- counsel for defense
- legal assistant
- an advocate
- Comforter
- an intercessor
- a helper
- succourer
What Does Propitiation Mean?
- Atonement
- an appeasing
- propitiating
- sin offering
Does Drawing Near to God Result in Forgiveness for Sin?
Drawing near to God can have profound consequences on our lives. When we draw near to God, we experience His forgiveness for our sins. It is through this closeness to Him that we find redemption and grace. Drawing near to God brings the consequence of receiving forgiveness for our shortcomings.
Similar Verses:
Advocate
One who pleads another’s cause before a judge, a pleader, counsel for defense, legal assistant, an advocate:
Romans 8:34 – “Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Comforter, an intercessor, a helper, succourer:
John 14:16 – “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;”
Propitiation
Atonement, an appeasing, propitiating, sin offering:
Hebrews 2:17 – “Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
Romans 3:25 – “Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;”