Jesus is referred to as the 'man Christ Jesus' to emphasize His genuine humanity in His role as mediator.
'The man Christ Jesus' signifies both the reality of His human nature and His unique qualification as the mediator. This phrase captures the essence of the hypostatic union—Christ being fully divine and fully human. It demonstrates that in His humanity, He can empathize with human weaknesses and sufferings, making Him an effective mediator who understands and represents His people before God. His life, suffering, and sacrificial death all stem from this very humanity, making His role as mediator not just a technical position but a deeply relational one, as He embodies the experiences of those He redeems. Thus, recognizing Jesus as 'the man Christ Jesus' is essential for understanding how His humanity connects us to God.
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