Jesus is Our Defender & Helper (TMF:SE09)

Monday, December 20, 2021
Peace to Live By: Jesus is Our Defender & Helper (TMF:SE09) - Daniel Litton
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       “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13, ESV). Now, it isn't until after the 1,000 year reign of Christ that Satan will ultimately be taken out of the picture (see Revelation chapter 20). Also, let us note that Jesus has become our defender now and will be judge of all in the future. Christ intercedes for us as Christians when we need help, as noted in Romans 8:34. The writer of Hebrews also notes that Jesus is high priest for the saints of God (see Hebrews 4:14-16). In the Old Testament, the high priest was responsible to offer sacrifices for the people's sins. Nowadays, Jesus has already paid the penalty for our sins, and we are therefore blameless before him. We have access to God with boldness and confidence (see Ephesians 3:12).