Brad,

I understand what you are wanting to know; re: the intercessory ministry of Christ. But sometimes it is good to establish those things which are clear before trying to understand those things which are not so clear, e.g., IJh 1:9, 10 in light of the myriad passages which speak of the full forgiveness of sins merited by Christ's atonement. Once one has it firmly implanted in the brain that a believer's confession does not somehow cause God to dispense forgiveness for confessed and/or unknown (secret sins) which are perhaps held in escrow until that time, then it might be easier to dig into that which you are now wanting to know. <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

These articles may help in your study:

- THE APPLICATION OF THE ATONEMENT, by Charles W. Bronson (no, not the actor <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/giggle.gif" alt="" /> )
- Of the Nature of Christ's Mediation, by John Flavel
- The Glory of Christ, by John Owen

In His grace,

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