1 John 2
advocate Advocacy is that work of Jesus Christ for sinning saints which He carries on with the Father whereby, because of the eternal efficacy of His own sacrifice, He restores them to fellowship. CF Psalms 23:3. (See Scofield "John 13:10"). sin Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23"). propitiation (Greek - ἱλασμός, that which propitiates). (See Scofield "Romans 3:25"). the sins Omit words "the sins.". world kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8"). commandments John uses "commandments":- (1) in the general sense of the divine will, however revealed, "his word" (1Jn 2:5); and
- (2) especially of the law of Christ Galatians 6:2; 2 John 1:5. See, also, John 15:10-12.
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