Jesus Christ - Our Mediator
How is Jesus our mediator?
A mediator is a
sort of go-between that assists with communication and negotiation between two
or more different parties.
In the New
Testament, three different passages refer to Jesus as the mediator between God
and people.
A look at these
three passages reveals much regarding Christ's work on our behalf.
First Timothy 2:5 shares, "For
there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ
Jesus."
Here the apostle
Paul specifically teaches that Jesus is the one and only means of access
between humans and God the Father.
This affirms other
places in Scripture, such as Acts 4:12 that adds, "And
there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven
given among men by which we must be saved."
The second place
in the New Testament that mentions Christ as our mediator is Hebrews 9:15: "Therefore
he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive
the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them
from the transgressions committed under the first covenant."
Here Jesus is
presented as the mediator of a new covenant.
The first covenant
(the Mosaic Law) provided a means for the condemnation of people. Through it,
we can clearly see we have sinned and stand in need of forgiveness and
redemption.
The new covenant
mediated or presented through Jesus offers this forgiveness of sins and
presents us as just and right before God—something no person could ever earn through works.
It is a gift of
God by grace through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-10).
The third place
the New Testament mentions Christ as our mediator is found in Hebrews
12:24.
There, we simply
read, "Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant…"
Affirming the
previous mention of Jesus as mediator,
given in Hebrews 9:15, we again see
Jesus presented as the One and only mediator of God's new covenant. This new
covenant provides forgiveness of sins and right status before God. 
The Jewish readers
of these verses would have understood the significance of Jesus as their mediator.
In their
tradition, sacrifices were presented for sins. These sacrifices were not a one-time
event, but occurred throughout one's lifetime.
These temporary
offerings were contrasted with the one-time sacrifice of Jesus on behalf of
sinners.
Through faith in
Him, sin would be eternally forgiven, offering access to God and right standing
before Him.
As Paul wrote in 2
Corinthians 5:21, "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in
him we might become the righteousness of God."
Through Jesus, a
perfect sacrifice, we can be made right with God through faith in Christ Jesus.
God
loved us so much that He sent His son to earth to live as a man.
We
are separated from God due to our sin, so God provided a way for us to spend
eternity with Him in heaven.
In
a great act of love, Jesus died on the cross as a perfect substitute for each
of us. He died, was buried, and rose again.
When
we acknowledge His gift and accept it, He comes to guide our lives and love us
as we have never been loved before.
God
has made it possible for you to know Him and experience an amazing change
in your own life by receiving His Son, Jesus Christ, and have eternal life.
Say
the following prayer:
“Father
God, I confess I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I
am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from my past sinful life and live
a new life pleasing to You.
Please
forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again.
I
believe that Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the
dead, is alive, and hears my prayer.
I
invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from
this day forward. Thank You that according to your Word, I am now born again.
Please
send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of
my life. I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Please
use me for Your glory.
In
Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.”
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lyrics
God sent His son, they called Him JesusHe came to love, heal, and forgive.
He lived and died to buy my pardon,
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
And feel the pride and joy he gives.
But greater still the calm assurance,
This child can face uncertain days because He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.Because He lives, All fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because He lives.
And then one day I'll cross the river,
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
I'll fight life's final war with pain.
And then as death gives way to victory,
I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives.
Because He lives, I can face tomorrow.
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
Because He lives, All fear is gone!
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living just because He lives!
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