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Why is approaching God through Christ important?

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Approaching God through Christ is vital because Jesus is the mediator allowing us to access God without fear due to His holiness.

The Bible teaches that man cannot approach God on his own due to sinfulness and God's consuming holiness. Jesus Christ serves as the mediator between God and man, as emphasized in John 14:6, where Jesus states, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but by Me.' This underscores the necessity of recognizing our complete dependence on Christ for access to God. Without Christ, we stand before God in our unworthiness, but through Him, we are clothed in His righteousness. This mediation is fundamental in Reformed theology, reflecting the total depravity of man and the need for grace.
Scripture References: John 14:6, Hebrews 4:14-16, Genesis 40:18-20, Romans 3:23-26, Ephesians 2:8-9

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