Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1879-07-02

was, Sufist tne mediator between God
and men.
That there should be a mediator i'm
Plies that there is something wrong.
Wter differences arise among men, SO
that they must have a mediator, one
that stands between to adjust and set
tie the difference, it is a sure, a certain
sign that there is something wrong.
There Is difference between men and
God. Men have fslleu from their high
original state IN which they were orr
ginsily made, aud because of their
present sinful state the difference is SO
great that mediator is needed to re-
store them to their lost estate. With
out the mediation of Christ there can
be no reconciliation. Tie difference
cannot be removed without his media
ton. 1t was the sad difference between
God and men tina. caused the agony in
the Garden, the denisl, and the tragedy
Of the Cross. The whole life of Christ
is witness to the difference between
God and men.
lie was both .fdpooate and Mediator
As an advocate he constantly pleads for
fallen men, but The Office OF advocate
alone had not the power TO save.
Chrlst's was double Office, mediator
ald advocate united.
ln human sense an advocate is one
who pleads ones cause. 4 lawyer Is
an advocate, paid advocate, who will,
with the most consummate skill, and
pleasing eloquence, defend and advo-
cate in causes where difference exists
between men, bur he can be on one side
only. He cannot speak for both sides.
A human meditcr may be the friend OF
both parties between whom a differ
ence exists; be uay be mutual friend
No human being can stand as medi-
ator between God and man, for the
equality that exists between men,
winch enables them TO settle differ
ences, does not exist between God and
men. God is infinite and men are
finite beings, aud therefore 1T became
necessary that some infinite beng
should be mediator.
Christ is qualified for the cfice of
mediator,
FIRST. Because Christ is COTS equal.
He is the Son of God, and Is qualified
to act as mediator. God Is his friend,
and be is the friend of men; he as
sumed the flesh and blood OF men.
SECOND. Christ is qualified for the
office of mediator because he is mems
equal. He is God, and yet be was man.
lie passed from the infant state to that
of mans estate, clothed in flesh and
blood, with the feelings, and sympa-
thies of men, and subject TO the temp
tations of men. He was the equal Of
God, and he was the equal of men, and
that equality gusl fed him for the dou-
bic office of mediator.
THIRD. Christ rs qualified for the
Office of mediator because he knors Uhat
Gods wishes respecting men are. How
important in filling the Office of media
tor 1t is TO know what the UiSheS and
the waRts are between those where the
difference lies. Christ knows what the
wishes OF God are relative to sinful
men.
fourth. Christ as qualified for Tie
office of mediator because he knous lrhat
mems pants are. lie passed the spau
of i generation among men, and felt
the joys aud sorrows Of the flesh ; be
Knows what Il is TO be a mortal man,
ard TO feel the wants of men.
Knowing the secrets Of the Trinity,
and having a true know edge of the
moral wants Of humankind, be Is fitted
for the high office of mediator between
God aud men.
When difference exists among mer
that require a mediator it indicates,
FIRST. That mistakes hare taken
place.
SECOND. That urongs may erist on
both sides.
THIRD. That wrong may erid on on
S,de only.
The mistakes that have outlawed men
were made by men themselves, auC
there can therefore be no wrong on boti
sides. The rrong is all on the one
side, on mems side men have mad
the mistakes
The end Of the mediation of Chris
is the submission of his people. EARTH!
governments By men themselves for the
common good, require submission oil
the part of all, and rebels and traitor
are brought to submission. There cal
be no compromise with rebels and trai
tors. Tbere is no personal consid
Grafton involved in the submission, 70
Christ is no respecter of persons. Peo
pie of rank, aud station, tn. poor, th
rich. the Jew, the Gentle, every on
must confess to wrongs, must submit.
The necessity of a mediator is foun'
in the Justice Of God.
The necessity of a mediator is fnun
IN the urong doing and sinful acts 9
men.
Gods purity demands a med,ator.
.gdn's deproUfy demands ned'ato'
and Christ was chosen as the mediator
The benefits of mediation to men
found,
FIRST. Ia the reconciliation tha
takes place between God aud man.
SECOND, ln the full pardon that ma
receives from God.
THIRD. In justi6 alton.
FOURTH. In the peace that it give
20 fallen men
/ FIFTH. In the righteousness of hear
in the righteousness Of life by faith
aud, last of all, it makes man possesst
of all things. Paul made no mistaE
when be said that it made man the po
SCISSOR Of all things, for it gave to me
Christ, and Christ is God.
The mediator, Christ, comes to al
He doubtless has gently knocked at II
door of the heart Of sll within the hea
ing of the voice of the preacher, pc
haps in the quiet of the joyous Sal