Q38
Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be God?
It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death,144 give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession;145 and to satisfy God's justice,146 procure his favour,147 purchase a peculiar people,148 give his Spirit to them,149 conquer all their enemies,150 and bring them to everlasting salvation.151
Scripture Proofs
144
Acts 2:24-25Romans 1:4Romans 4:25Hebrews 9:14
145
Acts 20:28Hebrews 9:14Hebrews 7:25-28
146
Romans 3:24-26
147
Ephesians 1:6Matthew 3:17
148
Titus 2:13-14
149
Galatians 4:6
150
Luke 1:68-69Luke 1:71Luke 1:74
151
Hebrews 5:8-9Hebrews 9:11- 15