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What does it mean that Christ is the mediator between God and man?

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Christ being the mediator means He is the sole representative who reconciles sinners to God through His atoning sacrifice.

The text repeatedly underlines that Christ is the unique mediator between God and man. In 1 Timothy 2:5, it declares, 'For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.' This statement emphasizes that Christ alone can bridge the gap caused by sin. He embodies both divine and human natures, allowing Him to represent both parties perfectly. His sacrificial death is the means by which God's justice is satisfied, allowing believers to approach God without fear. This mediation is central to the historic Reformed understanding of salvation—Christ's righteousness is imputed to us, allowing us to be seen as righteous in God's sight through faith alone in Him.
Scripture References: 1 Timothy 2:5

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