LAWYER a.k.a. ADVOCATE:
Legalese for a law expert who represents and defends others against criminal charges (wether or not that person is innocent or guilty) when they stand before a Judge in a court of law.
Have you ever needed a lawyer? High profile lawyers oft require hefty retainers and fees; although, some court-appointed advocates work pro bono (for free).
At the Last Great Day of Reckoning, before the Judgement Seat of God, we will ALL give account of our lives. We must have an advocate to represent us, otherwise the verdict against us will be, "Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting." ~Daniel 5:27.
I know I will be shaking in terror when I stand before God, but my lawyer is Jesus Christ. Yes, I'll be guilty of the accusations hurled against me by Satan; however, my lawyer Jesus Christ will declare me "INNOCENT" before God. How can this be?
Jesus Christ is also the JUDGE.
Jesus Christ took the guilt our sin upon Himself on the cross and in exchange God imparted to us Jesus' "innocence" and His "righteousness." Jesus did this for us pro bono, for free: for the whole world! Sadly, a lot of people want to represent themselves when they stand before God. Representing ourselves is unwise because ours will be a guaranteed "guilty "verdict with a subsequent eternal sentence apart from God's presence.
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." ~1John2:1.