The work of atonement (at-one-ment) is accomplished both by the death of Jesus on the cross and His intercessory ministry in heaven’s sanctuary. Working as our intercessor, Jesus applies the benefits of His complete atoning sacrifice on the cross to reconcile humans to God. Just as the Old Testament priests provided access to God through the priests, so Christ in His High Priestly function provides the repentant sinner immediate access to God through His ministry as Intercessor and Mediator. JTL2 4.4