Truth Unites What Jesus Prays For Now (Most Christians Miss This)
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Dec 8, 2025 Gavin Ortlund explores the powerful concept of Jesus's ongoing intercession, shedding light on its significance for believers. He discusses whether this intercession is verbal or symbolic, bridging the gap between Christ's earthly prayers and His heavenly advocacy. Through rich theological insights, he connects intercession to atonement, showing how it sustains believers daily. With vivid case studies, Ortlund illustrates Christ's compassionate pleas for individuals facing temptation, exhaustion, and doubt, offering profound assurance of His continual support.
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Intercession Is Central To Salvation
- Christ's present intercession is not secondary but central to how salvation unfolds in real time.
- Gavin Ortlund argues atonement and intercession are inseparable parts of Christ's priestly work.
Vocal And Signal Intercession
- Christ's heavenly intercession likely involves both his representative presence and vocal pleading.
- Ortlund leans to the historic 'signal' view while allowing for vocal intercession as mysterious but scriptural.
The God-Man As Intercessor
- Christ intercedes as the God-man, so both natures participate in his priestly advocacy.
- Ortlund cites Stephen Charnock: human sympathy plus divine efficacy make Christ the perfect intercessor.
