“THERE IS ONE MEDIATOR"
1 Tim. 2:1-8
Introduction:
1. Meaning of "mediation," "mediator."
2. Illustrate; Labor Mediation Boards, etc
3. Mediation needed only where offense exists
4. Mediator must be acquainted with, and approved by both parties
5. Must be person of fairness, skill, understanding
I. THE MEDIATION. God and Man. 1 Tim. 2:5
1. Man caused the offense. Ro. 5:12-18
2. Unable to adjust own matters. Jer. 10:23
3. God alone justified in devising plan of reconciliation. He is all-wise.
Prov. 19:21
II. THE MEDIATOR. The Man Jesus. 1 Tim. 2:5
1. Only qualified Being. Heb. 2:16-18
2. He knew both God and man. John 3:2; 2:25
3. He was approved by both. Matt. 3:17; Act. 2:22;2:32
4. He is "faithful and merciful." Heb. 2:17,18
5. There is only one Christ, one Mediator. Text
6. Too many mediators often ruin hopes of reconciliation
7. Virgin Mary is not a mediator. Just the Man Jesus
III. THE MEANS. His Blood. Heb. 9:14
1. By means of death. Heb. 9:15
2. Atonement by His blood. Rom. 5:9-11
3. "This is my blood of New Testament." Mk. 14:24
IV. THE MESSAGE. His Gospel. Mark 16:15
1. Mediator must have authority to act. Matt. 28:18
2. Has all authority in Heaven and Earth
3. We are reconciled through His word. 2 Cor. 5:19,20
4. His terms carried by ambassadors. 2 Cor. 5:20
5. Faithful men tell the same story. 2 Tim. 2:2 T. W
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