In the context of the Bible, the term "advocate" primarily refers to one who pleads the cause of another, acting as an intercessor or supporter. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical narrative, where both divine and human advocates play significant roles.

Divine Advocacy

The most prominent advocate in the New Testament is Jesus Christ. In 1 John 2:1 , it is written, "My little children, I write these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One." Here, Jesus is depicted as the ultimate advocate who intercedes on behalf of believers before God the Father. His advocacy is based on His righteousness and sacrificial atonement, providing believers with assurance of forgiveness and reconciliation with God.

The Holy Spirit is also described as an advocate. In John 14:16 , Jesus promises, "And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever." The Holy Spirit, referred to as the "Paraclete" in Greek, serves as a counselor, comforter, and guide for believers, empowering them to live according to God's will and reminding them of Jesus' teachings.

Human Advocacy

The Bible also presents examples of human advocacy, where individuals intercede or plead on behalf of others. One notable example is Moses, who frequently acted as an advocate for the Israelites. In Exodus 32:11-14, Moses intercedes with God on behalf of the people after they sinned by worshiping the golden calf. His advocacy is characterized by fervent prayer and a deep concern for God's glory and the well-being of the Israelites.

Another example is the Apostle Paul, who often advocated for the early Christian communities through his letters. In his epistle to Philemon, Paul intercedes on behalf of Onesimus, a runaway slave, urging Philemon to receive him not as a slave but as a beloved brother in Christ (Philemon 1:15-16).

The Role of Advocacy in Christian Life

Advocacy is an essential aspect of Christian life, reflecting the character of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are called to be advocates for justice, mercy, and truth, standing up for the oppressed and interceding for others in prayer. Proverbs 31:8-9 exhorts, "Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."

In the church, advocacy involves supporting fellow believers, encouraging one another, and bearing each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2). It is a manifestation of love and unity within the body of Christ, as believers are called to reflect the advocacy of Christ and the Holy Spirit in their relationships with others.

In summary, the concept of advocacy in the Bible encompasses both divine and human dimensions, with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit serving as the ultimate advocates for believers. Human advocacy, modeled by biblical figures like Moses and Paul, is an integral part of Christian discipleship, calling believers to intercede for others and promote justice and compassion in the world.2085. heterodidaskaleo -- to teach other doctrine
... Word Origin from heteros and didaskalos Definition to teach other doctrine NASB
Word Usage advocates a different doctrine (1), children (2), different doctrine ...
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Here Also the Advocates of Images are Wont to Say this Also...
... Book VI. 24 Here also the advocates of images are wont to say this also?
Here also the advocates of images are wont to say this ...
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The Philosophers Advocates of Adultery.
... Homily V. Chapter XVIII."The Philosophers Advocates of Adultery. "But why?
Do not the celebrated philosophers extol pleasure, and ...
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That There be Sought from the Emperor the Protection of Advocates ...
... The Sixth Ecumenical Council. Canon XCVII. (Greek c.) That there be sought from
the Emperor the protection of Advocates in causes ecclesiastical. ...
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Whether it is Fitting that the Law Should Debar Certain Persons ...
... Consequently those who are defective in these points, are altogether debarred
from being advocates either in their own or in another's cause. ...
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Restorationists.
... Since the reformation, this doctrine has had numerous advocates; and some of
them have been among the brightest ornaments of the church. ...
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Summary of the First Part of the Foregoing System.
... The commonly received systems of theology are, it is confessed by their advocates,
attended with manifold inconveniences and difficulties. ...
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The Comforter
... We, who are the advocates of the truth, are often very poor pleaders; we spoil our
cause by the words we use; but it is a mercy that the brief is in the hand ...
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He is Lovely in his Relations.
... Unlike other advocates, it is not enough for him to lay out only words, which is
a cheaper way of pleading; but he pleads for us by the voice of his own blood ...
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We who are Without Fear Ourselves are not Seeking to Frighten You. ...
... who gave up his faith under slight infliction of the torture, did not compel the
offering of sacrifice, having owned before, among the advocates and assessors ...
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Introductory
... This separation, however, according to the advocates of papal power, did not affect
the deposit of authority, but affected merely the manner of its exercise. ...
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Advocates (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Advocates (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone
teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to ...
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Areopagus (3 Occurrences)
... His audiences consisted, on the one hand, of the advocates of prudence as the means,
and pleasure as the end (the Epicureans); on the other, of the advocates...
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Punishment (417 Occurrences)
... 3:12 Mark 9:43-48; compare Matthew 13:42, 50), with those numerous references to
"death," "destruction," "second death," on which the advocates of conditional ...
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Everlasting (192 Occurrences)
... 3:12 Mark 9:43-48; compare Matthew 13:42, 50), with those numerous references to
"death," "destruction," "second death," on which the advocates of conditional ...
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Advocate (7 Occurrences)

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Joel (22 Occurrences)
... To all this, advocates of the late date reply that we cannot determine the date
of a book by its place in the Canon; for that the collectors were guided by ...
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Voluntary (17 Occurrences)
... during, or after divine service. 10. (n.) One who advocates voluntarism.
Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. VOLUNTARY. vol'-un-ta-ri ...
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Lawyer (5 Occurrences)
... It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers,
sergeants, and advocates. 2. (n.) The black-necked stilt. See Stilt. ...
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Malchiel (3 Occurrences)
... from Jericho. Both of these sites have had their advocates as claimants
for the honor of representing the Biblical Nebo. The "head ...
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Belief (61 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The thing believed; the object of belief. 4. (n.) A tenet, or the body of
tenets, held by the advocates of any class of views; doctrine; creed. Int. ...
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