Send us a textIn the days leading up to Easter I was watching a weather forecast on television When the extended forecast came up showing the weekend ahead there was an icon of a bouncing bunny on Easter Sunday better termed Resurrection Sunday Nothing on Crucifixion Friday not even a mention of Easter weekend How sad and tragic that the most important event in the history of mankind the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ has been replaced with a counterfeit fairy tale the Easter bunny and Easter eggs For to not know about the person and work of Jesus [... more]

Christ is our mediator between God and man, and through Him, we have access to the throne room in heaven, where we find peace, justification, and sanctification. The doctrine of the mediator is rooted in Scripture and has been developed through the creeds and confessions of the church, including the Geneva catechism and the Pinchov confession. The Reformation emphasized the exclusivity of Christ as our mediator, and the importance of faith alone in justification. We are sustained by God's grace, which saves us from sin and guilt, and gives us hope and joy in our weakness. [... more]

The book of Hebrews teaches that Jesus Christ is our great high priest, who can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness. He must be a man with a human nature, appointed by God, and righteous, but since there is none righteous, he must be made right before God, before he's qualified to make others right with God. Jesus Christ is a better priest than Aaron, and he is the only priest we need, because he is appointed by God, perfectly righteous, and perfectly compassionate, having infinite mercy, infinite understanding of our weaknesses and sins. [... more]

The supreme work of mediation is found in Christ's office as the high priest who offers himself to satisfy the justice of God. Jesus is recognized as the prophet, the prophet supreme, the prophet par excellence, because He was both subject and object of prophecy. He is also the king, the king of kings, the king of all of the kings, and He alone has been exalted to the right hand of God, and the Father has given to Him all authority on heaven and earth. [... more]

Jesus Christ's role as our High Priest is rooted in His experience of separation from God, surrendering to the Father's will, and being perfected in bringing many sons to glory. Through faith, His experience becomes ours, granting us access to God's presence and eternal salvation. [... more]

The offices of Christ are explored, revealing that He is our prophet, priest, and king. As our mediator, He fulfills the roles of the Old Testament, standing between God and humanity. His priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood, and He is a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. As king, He is not autonomous but receives His office from God and is called to exercise a vice regency, manifesting the justice and rule of God. [... more]

The prophesied, redeeming, and risen Christ is the central theme of this Easter special edition. The Old Testament prophecies, particularly in Isaiah 53, foretell the coming of Jesus Christ, who would be crucified, buried, and resurrected. His sacrifice on the cross atones for humanity's sins, and His resurrection guarantees eternal life for believers. The story of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus highlights the importance of faith and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. [... more]

The doctrine of salvation by grace rests on the principle that the law of God has been fulfilled by Christ and by Christ alone. The covenant of works and the covenant of grace are distinct, with the covenant of works being based on obedience and the covenant of grace being based on faith in Christ. The Reformation emphasized the importance of justification by faith alone, with Christ's merit being the only ground of justification. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll describes the spiritual parallel of Christ as our mediator, satisfying the righteous demands of God the Father against sin, and bringing reconciliation between God and humanity. [... more]

The concept of a mediator is crucial in understanding the relationship between God and humanity. A mediator represents both parties in a dispute, facilitating reconciliation and communication. In the context of Christianity, Jesus Christ is seen as the ultimate mediator, bridging the chasm between God's perfection and humanity's sinfulness. [... more]

Moses' life was marked by alienation, being raised as an Egyptian prince but knowing he didn't belong. This experience made him a mediator between God and humanity, able to identify with both. Similarly, Jesus Christ, the true Moses, was born under an edict of death, lived as an alien, and experienced God's forsakenness on the cross, making him the perfect mediator of a new covenant, offering redemption and fellowship with God. [... more]

Moses, a Hebrew raised in the Egyptian court, experienced loneliness and alienation, yet he remained faithful, ultimately serving as a mediator between God and humanity. His story points to Jesus, who is the better mediator, linking us to God as both God and man. Moses' life illustrates the importance of blessing and faith in overcoming loneliness and alienation, and Jesus' gift of reconciliation brings us closer to God forever. [... more]

The New Covenant is a better covenant established on better promises, requiring the death of Jesus Christ to make it effective. It offers a new heart, new power, new relationship, and new provision, including complete and final forgiveness of sins. The New Covenant is not dependent on man's faithfulness to God, but on God's faithfulness to men, and it ushers us into a dynamic living relationship with the God of heaven and access into His presence continually. [... more]

The Bible teaches that entering heaven is not achieved through good works or offerings, but rather through Jesus Christ, who is the mediator of the new covenant and offers eternal redemption. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross provides the invitation to heaven, and those who confess Him as Lord and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead will enter heaven. [... more]

In the midst of oppression and extermination, God begins his plan of emancipation for the Hebrews, using the faith of a mother and her family to save her son Moses from certain death. As they navigate the complexities of hiding their child from the Egyptians, they demonstrate a deep trust in God's sovereignty and plan, ultimately leading to the adoption of Moses by Pharaoh's daughter and his growth into a leader who would one day lead the people out of Egypt. [... more]

The story of Moses begins with his miraculous rescue from the Nile River, where he was set adrift as a baby to avoid Pharaoh's edict to kill all Hebrew male children. His sister, who had hidden him, consigned him to the benevolence of God, and a woman, Pharaoh's daughter, found him and had compassion on him, adopting him as her own son. This extraordinary providence sets the stage for Moses' future role as the mediator of the old covenant and leader of the Israelites out of bondage. [... more]

The concept of peace is deeply rooted in Christianity, as Jesus Christ is the mediator of peace who stepped onto the battlefield and brought two warring parties together. The idea of a peace treaty is explored in Colossians chapter one, where Paul discusses the terms and conditions of peace through the blood of Jesus' cross. The Gnostic heresy is also addressed, as Paul emphasizes that Jesus is fully God and fully human, making him the perfect mediator of peace. [... more]

The Kingdom of God is a complex concept that encompasses both the true and the false. It is a kingdom composed of those who externally identify with the people of God, but not all who claim to be part of the kingdom are truly saved. Jesus taught parables to illustrate the nature of the kingdom, and understanding these parables is crucial for grasping the mysteries of the kingdom. [... more]

Christ's miracles show his authority over the natural and moral realms, demonstrating his power to forgive sins and raise the dead, and validating his claims of being the Son of God. [... more]

Paul urges the church to pray for all people, including those in high positions, to lead a peaceful and quiet life, marked by dignity and godliness. He emphasizes the importance of prayer, citing his own missionary call and the authority of Jesus Christ to proclaim the truth of salvation. The church is encouraged to live a quiet life, marked by peace, dignity, and godliness, and to tell others about the Lord Jesus Christ in ordinary ways. [... more]

Moses, a mediator and hero of the Bible, was called by God to lead the Israelites out of bondage and into freedom. His life is a testament to faith and heroism, and his story serves as an inspiration to all who seek to follow God's will. [... more]

Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his study of Christology, exploring the offices of Christ as prophet, priest, and king, and how Jesus fulfills all three roles in one person, demonstrating His deity and kingship, and His role as mediator between God and man. [... more]

Heather DeJesus-Yates shares her personal journey with infertility, from the initial shock of being told to see a fertility specialist to the emotional rollercoaster of trying various treatments, including IUI and IVF. Along the way, she grapples with her faith and trust in God's plan, ultimately finding a deeper understanding of His goodness and sovereignty. [... more]