Q18 reveals the answer we've been craving as we read through the Catechism for the past several weeks...
Q18. Who then is that Mediator, who is in one person both very God, and a real righteous man? A: Our Lord Jesus Christ: "who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." Scripture Proofs: 1John 5:20, Rom.9:5, Rom.8:3, Gal.4:4, Isa.9:6, Jer.23:6, Mal.3:1, Luke 1:42, Luke 2:6-7, Rom.1:3, Rom.9:5, Philip.2:7, Heb.2:14, Heb.2:16-17, Heb.4:15, Isa.53:9, Isa.53:11, Jer.23:5, Luke 1:35, John 8:46, Heb.4:15, Heb.7:26, 1 Pet.1:19, 1 Pet.2:22, 1 Pet.3:18, 1 Tim.2:5, Heb.2:9, Matt.1:23, 1 Tim.3:16, Luke 2:11, 1 Cor.1:30
This reminds me of the lyrics to the song King of Glory, by Third Day...
Who is this King of Glory that pursues me with his loveAnd haunts me with each hearing of His softly spoken wordsMy conscience, a reminder of forgiveness that I needWho is this King of Glory who offers it to meWho is this King of angels, O blessed Prince of PeaceRevealing things of Heaven and all its mysteriesMy spirit's ever longing for His grace in which to standWho's this King of glory, Son of God and son of manHis name is Jesus, precious JesusThe Lord Almighty, the King of my heartThe King of GloryWho is this King of Glory with strength and majestyAnd wisdom beyond measure, the gracious King of kingsthe Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all thingsWho is this King of Glory, He's everything to meThe Lord of Earth and Heaven, the Creator of all thingsHe is the King of glory, He's everything to me.
Great words, reminding us that it is God who pursues the sinner with His love. He is the King of Glory!
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