The basis of the Christian doctrine is Jesus, He is the intermediary between man and God. As it is written:
"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1Tim.2;5) »
People often wonder: "I believe in God, why do I need a mediator?"
The fact is, that the divine essence is hidden from people: "God no one has ever seen. (1 John 4, 12)". He dwells in unapproachable place, He is unknowable, human mind can not have the idea of God's essence, for He lives in the different reality. However, despite this, any human and even nation can form some idea of God. They represent God as they like.
It turns out that the person or community of people are not drawn to God, but to the image created in their imagination. And this is misleading which is consciousness called - idolatry.
For this reason, in ancient times, the God established mediation between Him and people. It was a special place where people could come to pray to God and turn to Him according to certain rules. In ancient Israel, this place was the special liturgical tent, called a tabernacle, and later - the temple. Coming in a sacred place, people come to God; and people were warned not to imagine God, because it is still impossible to make:
"Firmly hold in your spirit that you saw no form oа the LORD spoke to you ... (Deuteronomy 4, 15)"
But the time of the old temple have passed , now it is time the time of the New Testament of Jesus Crist. Jesus said:
"But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father (God) in spirit and truth. (John 4: 23) "
Thus, worship and prayerful communion with God in the New Testament is not associated with a certain hallowed place, but is connected with the persornality of Jesus, Who is set as the Holy mediator between the God and the humans:
"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Tim.2 5) »
So in the New Testament, according to Christian teaching, we turn to God through the mediation of Jesus Christ. He brings our prayers to the Heavenly Father; and the God pours out His blessings upon us by Jesus; and we receive them from the hands of Jesus. Jesus intercedes for us before the Heavenly Father, when we need it for our benefit and for our salvation; and He stands for us, when we even don't know what to ask or have no spiritual force for true prayer. He leads people to spiritual healing, true freedom and eternal life.
PRAYER: We praise You almighty God. You created us and gave us life. But your holy essence is closed to us. That is why you sent into the world your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who suffered and died for us. And He showed us You. Through Him You are sending the blessing, healing and salvation to the world. Thank you. Oh, Lord! We praise Your great deeds. Amen!
"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1Tim.2;5) »
People often wonder: "I believe in God, why do I need a mediator?"
The fact is, that the divine essence is hidden from people: "God no one has ever seen. (1 John 4, 12)". He dwells in unapproachable place, He is unknowable, human mind can not have the idea of God's essence, for He lives in the different reality. However, despite this, any human and even nation can form some idea of God. They represent God as they like.
It turns out that the person or community of people are not drawn to God, but to the image created in their imagination. And this is misleading which is consciousness called - idolatry.
For this reason, in ancient times, the God established mediation between Him and people. It was a special place where people could come to pray to God and turn to Him according to certain rules. In ancient Israel, this place was the special liturgical tent, called a tabernacle, and later - the temple. Coming in a sacred place, people come to God; and people were warned not to imagine God, because it is still impossible to make:
"Firmly hold in your spirit that you saw no form oа the LORD spoke to you ... (Deuteronomy 4, 15)"
But the time of the old temple have passed , now it is time the time of the New Testament of Jesus Crist. Jesus said:
"But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father (God) in spirit and truth. (John 4: 23) "
Thus, worship and prayerful communion with God in the New Testament is not associated with a certain hallowed place, but is connected with the persornality of Jesus, Who is set as the Holy mediator between the God and the humans:
"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Tim.2 5) »
So in the New Testament, according to Christian teaching, we turn to God through the mediation of Jesus Christ. He brings our prayers to the Heavenly Father; and the God pours out His blessings upon us by Jesus; and we receive them from the hands of Jesus. Jesus intercedes for us before the Heavenly Father, when we need it for our benefit and for our salvation; and He stands for us, when we even don't know what to ask or have no spiritual force for true prayer. He leads people to spiritual healing, true freedom and eternal life.
PRAYER: We praise You almighty God. You created us and gave us life. But your holy essence is closed to us. That is why you sent into the world your beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, Who suffered and died for us. And He showed us You. Through Him You are sending the blessing, healing and salvation to the world. Thank you. Oh, Lord! We praise Your great deeds. Amen!
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