Q.38. Why did the mediator have to be God?

A. The mediator had to be God so that he might sustain and keep his human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God and the power of death;[1] that he might make his suffering, obedience, and intercession of real value and effect;[2] and that, in order to satisfy God’s justice,[3] he might gain God’s favor,[4] purchase his very own people,[5] give his Spirit to them,[6] conquer all their enemies,[7] and bring them to everlasting salvation.[8]

1	Acts 2:24-25	dummy text
	Romans 1:4	dummy text
	Romans 4:25	dummy text
	Hebrews 9:14	dummy text
2	Acts 20:28	dummy text
	Hebrews 9:14	dummy text
	Hebrews 7:25-28	dummy text
3	Romans 3:24-26	dummy text
4	Ephesians 1:6	dummy text
	Matthew 3:17	dummy text
5	Titus 2:13-14	dummy text
6	Galatians 4:6	dummy text
7	Luke 1:68-69	dummy text
	Luke 1:71	dummy text
	Luke 1:74	dummy text
8	Hebrews 5:8-9	dummy text
	Hebrews 9:11-15	dummy text