Catechisma

Lord’s Day 6

Q18. Then who is this mediator—true God and at the same time a true and righteous human being?

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who was given to us for complete redemption and righteousness.

Scripture Proofs — King James Version

1

Matthew 1:21–23

“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”

Luke 2:11

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

1 Timothy 2:5

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”

1 Timothy 3:16

“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”

2

1 Corinthians 1:30

“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”

Modernized Commentary — Zacharias Ursinus (1616)

Question

18. Who, then, is that Mediator who is, in one person, both truly God and a genuinely righteous man?

Answer. Our Lord Jesus Christ, who of God is made unto us wisdom and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.