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By Pastor Kong Lk 1:78-79 1) Jesus Christ is our High Priest. 2 Cor 5:21 Heb 9:11-12 Atonement means covering. Propitiation means sacrifice. Isa 43:25 Heb 8:12 Heb 9:12 Heb 9:26 Sin (singular): sin nature of man Heb 9:28 Sin (plural): evil acts of sin 2) Jesus is our advocate. Advocate: Lawyer who speaks in our defense against all accusations and condemnation. 1 Jn 1:9-10 1 Jn 2:1-2 Calvinism vs Arminianism Balance is the key to life. Hyper-calvinism -Salvation is predestined. -God decides who to save & condemn. -Once saved, always saved. It's up to God. Eternal security of believer Ultra-Arminianism -Born again, again, again -Fearful of losing salvation -Hardworking & high standards It's up to us. Stay in Christ. Phil 1:6 2 Tim 2:12 Heb 6:4-6 1 Jn 2:1 1 Jn 1:9 Not just "to forgive" but to "cleanse" all remembrance. 3) Jesus is our intercessor. Heb 7:25 Intercessor-petitions on behalf of one in difficulty or in trouble "Save" (gr. sozo) means to make us completely whole in spirit, soul and body Mtt 9:22 Mk 6:56 "If our gospel is a powerless gospel, then the kingdom we preach is only a 'paper kingdom'. -Dr Yonggi Cho What's God's will? It is to heal you and deliver you. 4) Jesus Christ is our Mediator. 5) Jesus Christ is our Shepherd.