What does the word 'advocate' mean in 1 John 2:1?
In 1 John 2:1, "advocate" means an attorney or mouthpiece—one who speaks in defense. When Satan accuses believers of sin before the throne, Jesus Christ the righteous immediately comes to their defense, declaring they are under the blood, forgiven, and His, so they cannot be touched.
Les explains that the word advocate really means your attorney or your mouthpiece. As soon as Satan comes into the throne room and accuses you and me of whatever sin, immediately the Lord comes to our defense. In so many words, He says, "He's under the blood. He's forgiven. He's mine. You can't touch Him." Scripture then states, "If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." This is presented as one of the basic doctrines believers need to be taught, know, believe, and trust.
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:
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Why did John write 1 John 2:1?
John wrote 1 John 2:1 so that believers would not sin.