Succinctly Put.....

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25

"The intercession of Christ in man’s behalf in the sanctuary above is

as essential to the plan of salvation as was His death upon the cross. 

By His death He began that work which after His resurrection He ascended to complete in heaven. " 

E.G.W.