Question 39
Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature,a perform obedience to the law,b suffer and make intercession for us in our nature,c have a fellow feeling of our infirmities;d that we might receive the adoption of sons,e and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.f
Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature,a perform obedience to the law,b suffer and make intercession for us in our nature,c have a fellow feeling of our infirmities;d that we might receive the adoption of sons,e and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.f
a. 2 Peter 1:4
2 Peter 1:4
1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
1:4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
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b. Galatians 4:4
Galatians 4:4
4:4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
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c. Hebrews 2:14; 7:24–25
Hebrews 2:14
2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
2:14 Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
Hebrews 7:24–25
7:24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. 7:25 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.
7:24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
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d. Hebrews 4:15
Hebrews 4:15
4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
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e. Galatians 4:5
Galatians 4:5
4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
4:5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
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f. Hebrews 4:16
Hebrews 4:16
4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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