There are two wrong ways to deal with sin — to either be too harsh, or to be too lenient. In his letter, however, John doesn't downplay the darkness of sin. Rather, he shows us what Jesus has done to save us from it. In this sermon, Pastor Adam unpacks what it means when John says that Jesus is our advocate and our propitiation.
Our Advocate & Propitiation
Cambridge, MA
July 1, 2018 • Adam Mabry
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