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How did Christ act as mediator before the New Covenant was established?

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Christ served as the mediator of the covenant from the foundation of the world, interceding for God's people even in the Old Testament.

The role of Christ as mediator is evident throughout Scripture and is not limited to His earthly ministry. Even before His incarnation, Christ was appointed as mediator in the eternal covenant arrangement between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This means that He was actively interceding for God's elect throughout biblical history. For example, in Luke 22:31-32, Christ tells Peter that He has prayed for him, indicating His mediatorial work was ongoing even before His sacrificial death. Furthermore, Hebrews 9:15 underscores that Christ's death not only redeems those under the new covenant but also those under the first covenant, affirming His role as the central figure in salvation history.
Scripture References: Luke 22:31-32, Hebrews 9:15, Revelation 13:8

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