Mediation of Christ
Mediation of Christ2
Of Christ, the Mediator of the Covenant.
By John Gill0JHN 3:16ACT 20:28ROM 5:102CO 5:19EPH 2:18COL 1:211TI 2:5HEB 8:6HEB 9:15HEB 12:24John Gill expounds on Christ as the Mediator of the Covenant, emphasizing His unique role in reconciling God and humanity. He explains that Christ, being both fully divine and fully human, is the only suitable mediator who can bridge the gap caused by sin. Gill highlights that Christ's mediation involves not only intercession but also the satisfaction of divine justice through His sacrifice. He asserts that this reconciliation restores the relationship between God and the elect, who were once alienated due to sin. Ultimately, Gill underscores the necessity of Christ's dual nature for His mediatorial work, affirming that He is the sole mediator for both Jews and Gentiles.
A Staircase to Heaven
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 121:1MAT 7:7JHN 1:51ROM 8:34EPH 2:18PHP 4:61TI 2:5HEB 4:16JAS 5:161JN 5:14C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the connection between heaven and earth through Jesus, who serves as the mediator and the staircase to heaven. He explains that believers can see heaven opened and access it through prayer, as Jesus has revealed the kingdom to them. The imagery of Jacob's ladder illustrates the continuous exchange of prayer and divine blessings, encouraging believers to engage in intercession and share God's gifts with others. Spurgeon calls for a life of communion with God, where believers ascend in prayer and descend to serve humanity. He assures that this divine promise is fulfilled daily as they live out their faith.