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Question 38

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Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?

It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death;a give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession;b and to satisfy God’s justice,c procure his favor,d purchase a peculiar people,e give his Spirit to them,f conquer all their enemies,g and bring them to everlasting salvation.h

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aActs 2:24–25; Romans 1:4; 4:25; Hebrews 9:14
  2. bActs 20:28; Hebrews 9:14; 7:25–28
  3. cRomans 3:24–26
  4. dEphesians 1:6; Matthew 3:17
  5. eTitus 2:13–14
  6. fGalatians 4:6
  7. gLuke 1:68–69, 71, 74
  8. hHebrews 5:8–9; 9:11–15

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