Q39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man?
A39: It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature,[1] perform obedience to the law,[2] suffer and make intercession for us in our nature,[3] have a fellow feeling of our infirmities;[4] that we might receive the adoption of sons,[5] and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.[6]
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- (Heb 2:16) For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham.
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- (Gal 4:4) But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,
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- (Heb 2:14) Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
- (Heb 7:24-25) but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently. Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
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- (Heb 4:15) For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
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- (Gal 4:5) so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
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- (Heb 4:16) Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
