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    Section 1: Introduction

    And who is that Mediatour which is together both very God, and a very perfectly just Man?

    Even our Lord Jesusa Christ, who is made to us of God’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctificationb & Redemption.

    And who is that Mediator which is together both very God, and a very perfectly just Man?

    Even our Lord Jesusa Christ, who is made to us of God’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctificationb & Redemption.

    1. a. Matthew 1:23; 1 Timothy 3:16; John 14:16; 1 Timothy 2:5; Luke 2:11

      Matthew 1:23

      1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

      1:23 "Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel" (which means, "God with us").

      1 Timothy 3:16

      3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

      3:16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

      John 14:16

      14:16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

      14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever-

      1 Timothy 2:5

      2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

      2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

      Luke 2:11

      2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

      2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

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    2. b. 1 Corinthians 1:30

      1 Corinthians 1:30

      1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

      1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.

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    Changes from Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 18

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 18

    And who then is that mediator, who Mediatour which is in one person together both very God, and a real righteous very perfectly just Man?

    Even our Lord Jesus Christ, who of God is made unto to us of God’s Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Sanctification and & Redemption.

    Heidelberg Catechism (1563), Question 18

    Who then is that mediator, who is in one person both very God, and a real righteous man?

    Our Lord Jesus Christ: “who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”

    An Orthodox Catechism (1680), Question 18

    And who is that Mediatour which is together both very God, and a very perfectly just Man?

    Even our Lord Jesus Christ, who is made to us of God’s Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification & Redemption.

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