In Hebrews 8:3-4, we read how Christ as High Priest offers gifts and sacrifices in heaven on our behalf. These are the gifts he offers his life, righteousness, and blood. They can silence all foes and accusers of the brethren and will satisfy the wrath of God. The advocate’s answer strips the accuser of his power.

Westminster Larger Catechism Question 55

1. How doth Christ make intercession?
2. 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, and procuring for them quiet of conscience, notwithstanding daily failings, access with boldness to the throne of grace, and acceptance of their persons and services.

We now come to the fourth act of Christ’s intercession for believers, his answering all accusations against them. A single but powerful prooftext is offered, Romans 8:33-34, “Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.”

Who is the accuser of God’s elect? It is our ancient foe, Satan. We see him make accusations against Job (Job 1:9-11; 2:4-6). We are told Satan’s desire was for Peter, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat.” While we are not told of an accusation, it is likely an accusation accompanied this desire similar to the way Satan made accusations against Job. Can we provide an answer to Satan’s accusations in our defense? On what grounds would I even begin to make a defense against him?

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