The Advocate Who Speaks on Your Behalf
Read: John 14:15–17, 25–26, John 16:7–15, Romans 8:31–34, 1 John 2:1
Every believer knows the voice of accusation. It whispers shame, reminds us of our failures, and tries to convince us that God is disappointed or distant. But there’s another voice in the courtroom—one stronger, truer, and full of grace.
Jesus called Him “another Advocate.” The Greek word is paraklētos—one who comes alongside to help, comfort, and defend. Before Jesus ascended to the Father, He promised that this Advocate, the Holy Spirit, would remain with us forever. In Martin McRory’s message, “Another Advocate: The Spirit in the Life of Jesus Christ,” we were taken into the courtroom of heaven. The Accuser laid out his case: adultery, lying, coveting—the evidence was clear. By the standard of the Law, we stood guilty. But then the Advocate stood up. He held out the Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ—the New Covenant written in His blood—and declared, “This case must be dismissed. The punishment has already been carried out.”
That’s the gospel. Justice was satisfied at the cross. Every accusation that could be brought against you has already been judged in Jesus. The penalty was paid, the debt canceled, the record of wrongs nailed to the cross.
The Holy Spirit’s role isn’t to condemn but to remind you of that truth. When the enemy says, “You’re guilty,” the Spirit says, “You’re forgiven.” When shame says, “You’ll never change,” the Spirit says, “You’re a new creation.” Yet there’s a word of caution: we are declared “not guilty,” but we must still remain close to our Advocate. His counsel keeps us walking in purity, humility, and holiness. He is not only our defender He is also our sanctifier.
So next time you hear the voice of accusation, don’t try to argue your innocence. Point to the cross. Let the Advocate speak for you. And remember the final verdict from Romans 8:1:
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Case dismissed.
Every believer knows the voice of accusation. It whispers shame, reminds us of our failures, and tries to convince us that God is disappointed or distant. But there’s another voice in the courtroom—one stronger, truer, and full of grace.
Jesus called Him “another Advocate.” The Greek word is paraklētos—one who comes alongside to help, comfort, and defend. Before Jesus ascended to the Father, He promised that this Advocate, the Holy Spirit, would remain with us forever. In Martin McRory’s message, “Another Advocate: The Spirit in the Life of Jesus Christ,” we were taken into the courtroom of heaven. The Accuser laid out his case: adultery, lying, coveting—the evidence was clear. By the standard of the Law, we stood guilty. But then the Advocate stood up. He held out the Last Will and Testament of Jesus Christ—the New Covenant written in His blood—and declared, “This case must be dismissed. The punishment has already been carried out.”
That’s the gospel. Justice was satisfied at the cross. Every accusation that could be brought against you has already been judged in Jesus. The penalty was paid, the debt canceled, the record of wrongs nailed to the cross.
The Holy Spirit’s role isn’t to condemn but to remind you of that truth. When the enemy says, “You’re guilty,” the Spirit says, “You’re forgiven.” When shame says, “You’ll never change,” the Spirit says, “You’re a new creation.” Yet there’s a word of caution: we are declared “not guilty,” but we must still remain close to our Advocate. His counsel keeps us walking in purity, humility, and holiness. He is not only our defender He is also our sanctifier.
So next time you hear the voice of accusation, don’t try to argue your innocence. Point to the cross. Let the Advocate speak for you. And remember the final verdict from Romans 8:1:
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
Case dismissed.
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