Answer: Christ makes intercession, by his appearing in our nature continually before the Father in heaven₁, in the merit of his obedience and sacrifice on earth₂, declaring his will to have it applied to all believers₃; answering all accusations against them₄, and procuring for them quiet of conscience, notwithstanding daily failings₅, access with boldness to the throne of grace₆, and acceptance of their persons₇ and services.₈

1. Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 9:24
2. Hebrews 1:3
3. John 3:16; John 17:9; John 17:20; John 17:24
4. Romans 8:33-34
5. Romans 5:1-2; 1 John 2:1-2
6. Hebrews 4:16
7. Ephesians 1:6
8. 1 Peter 2:5

For further study see:

1. WSC Q21: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
2. WSC Q22: How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
3. WSC Q23: What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
4. WSC Q24: How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
5. WSC Q25: How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
6. WSC Q26: How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
7. WSC Q27: Wherein did Christ’s humiliation consist?
8. WSC Q28: Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?