Reference

1 John 2:1

“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:”

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.

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

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Christ as High Priest

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Ongoing Atonement

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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

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Christ as High Priest

The verse uses the term "advocate," which while related to intercession, does not explicitly use the language of "priest," "sacrifice," or "Melchizedek," which are core components of the "Christ as High Priest" theme. The role described here is primarily legal or intercessory, not necessarily sacerdotal.

Ongoing Atonement

The verse identifies Jesus as an "advocate" with the Father, which implies a role of speaking on behalf of others, but it does not explicitly detail an ongoing priestly ministry, application of sacrifice, or a heavenly sanctuary.

Christ as High Priest

Related Verses

1 John 2:12

“I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.”

1 John 3:7

“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”

1 John 2:2

“And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

1 John 3:5

“And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”

1 John 2:28

“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.”

Thematic Connections

Christ as High Priest Ongoing Atonement

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