Devotionary

This is the final episode on 1 John chapter one, verse 5 through chapter two, verse 2. It is called “Jesus Christ, the Righteous” and will take a look at John’s powerful description of Jesus as our advocate or intercessor in heaven. He not only died for us, He currently represents us in the throne room of God, His life a constant reminder to God the Father that our sins have been paid for in full. We no longer face any threat of judgment for our sins – past, present or future. In fact, Paul would have us remember, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1 ESV). All because we have been given the righteousness of Christ. He took on our sins and their penalty. We took on His righteousness. It is what is often called The Great Exchange. And while we still harbor a sin nature and must crucify the flesh on a daily basis, we can do so in the power of the Spirit and with the assurance that any sins we commit are paid for and fully forgiven when confessed.