{"id":474020,"date":"2010-03-25T23:45:28","date_gmt":"2010-03-26T03:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gordonmoyes.com\/2010\/03\/26\/all-the-names-of-jesus-study-15-mediator\/"},"modified":"2010-03-25T23:45:28","modified_gmt":"2010-03-26T03:45:28","slug":"all-the-names-of-jesus-study-15-mediator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/474020","title":{"rendered":"All the Names of Jesus: Study 15. Mediator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The biblical significance of the word mediator is involved. The Interpreters Bible Dictionary takes 15,000 words to unravel it. Kittel and Friedrich fill a small volume. Emil Brunner entitled his mammoth work of 1934 “The Mediator”. This small word is the crux of the uniqueness of Christ.<\/p>\n

In the Old Testament only in Job 9:33<\/a> (and in some manuscripts 33:23) is the word used and there it is translated as arbitrator or umpire. However, Moses was looked upon as the great mediator of the Old Testament. Covenant although the Law, the prophets, priests, kings and sacrifices were also seen as agents of mediation. The messiah was to be the coming prince who would mediate between the nations and between God and humanity.<\/p>\n

In the not the word is used six times, twice of Moses (Gal. 3:19-20<\/a>). In Hebrews Christ is seen as the mediator of a new Covenant, sealed in His blood, creating a new relationship between God and humanity (Heb. 6:6<\/a>; 9:15; 12:24).<\/p>\n

The single verse (1 Tim. 2:5<\/a>) is the most interesting use of the word. It is the clearest definition of Christ’s role as a representative of the human race and of God in bringing about man’ reconciliation. It is possibly a quote from an early credal statement of belief. Jesus incorporated the word of God in Himself. In the Old Testament mediator was the term used for the one specially anointed into the service of God and man – the king, the prophet, the priest. The New Testament claims Jesus to be the king, the prophet, the priest, the sacrifice, the Messiah, the divine Lord and Saviour, the mediator between God and man.<\/p>\n

FOR TODAY<\/span><\/p>\n

Mediation involves the creating and maintaining of relationship between God and humanity. Humanity’s sin has created a chasm between the creature and the Creator and Christ is the effective bridge – a term not used in the New Testament but descriptive of His work.<\/p>\n

To be effective the mediator must be fully representative of both sides – Son of God and Son of Man. He is the final revelation of God (Heb. 1:1-6<\/a>) No Joseph Smiths are required!<\/p>\n

The umpire’s decision in any sport is always unacceptable to a large number. Umpires are abused, scorned, injured and have even been killed. But their decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Jesus accepted His role fully knowing the cost involved.<\/p>\n

One great contribution Australia made to international relations between labour and management has been the development of the arbitration and conciliation system. This is tending to be broken down by collective bargaining and direct negotiation with the employer. However, in our relationship with God we are neither the arbitrator, conciliator, negotiator nor bargainer. Christ has done this one our behalf and He works through His Spirit for us to receive God’s grace in our being reconciled to Him.<\/p>\n

REV THE HON DR GORDON MOYES AC MLC<\/span><\/p>\n

References:
\nBrunner, Emil The Mediator: A Study of the Central Doctrine of the Christian Faith
\n(Lutterworth Press, Cambridge England, 1934 reprinted 2002.)
\nKittel, G., Friedrich, G, Editors. The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Abridged in One Volume. Grand Rapids: (Eerdmans, 1985.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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