ANSW. Christ maketh intercession, by his appearing in our nature,
continually before the Father in heaven, in the merit of his
obedience and sacrifice on earth, declaring his will to have it
applied to all believers, answering all accusations against them,
procuring for them quiet of conscience, notwithstanding daily
failings, access with boldness to the throne of grace, and
acceptance of their persons and services.
The intercession of Christ, as has been observed, under a foregoing
answer, is a branch of his priestly office, and is founded on his
satisfaction. The reason why it is mentioned in this place, after we
have had an account of his death, resurrection, and ascension into
heaven, is, as I conceive, because the apostle lays down these heads in
the same order, when he speaks of them, _It is Christ that died, yea,
rather that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who
also maketh intercession for us_, Rom. viii. 34. In speaking concerning
Christ’s intercession,