Why is it important to understand Christ as our mediator?

The role of Christ as our mediator is foundational in Reformed theology. 1 Timothy 2:5 teaches that there is one mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus. This emphasizes that access to God is only through Him and by His atoning work. Just as Aaron stood between the living and the dead (Numbers 16:48), Christ stands in that same role, interceding for us and shielding us from the wrath of God that our sins deserve. Recognizing Him as our mediator encourages believers to rely solely on His righteousness for salvation, rather than our flawed efforts, affirming the doctrine of justification by faith alone.