Q42
Why was our Mediator called Christ?
Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure,161 and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability,162 to execute the offices of prophet,163 priest,164 and king of his church,165 in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
Scripture Proofs
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John 3:34Psalm 45:7
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John 6:27Matthew 28:18-20
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Acts 3:21-22Luke 4:18Luke 4:21
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Hebrews 5:5-7Hebrews 4:14-15
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Psalm 2:6Matthew 21:5Isaiah 9:6-7Philippians 2:8-11