Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 39
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, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
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Hebrews 2:1616For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.
Galatians 4:44But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Hebrews 2:1414Now 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 7:24-2524But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
Hebrews 4:1515For 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.
Galatians 4:55to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons.
Hebrews 4:1616Let 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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