Chapter 9—Became Man That He Might Become
Mediator
Jesus became a man that He might mediate between man and God.
He clothed His divinity with humanity, He associated with the human
race, that with His long human arm He might encircle humanity,
and with His divine arm grasp the throne of Divinity. And this, that
He might restore to man the original mind which he lost in Eden
through Satan’s alluring temptation; that man might realize that it
is for his present and eternal good to obey the requirements of God.
Disobedience is not in accordance with the nature which God gave to
man in Eden.—
Letter 121, 1897
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The completeness of His humanity, the perfection of His divinity,
form for us a strong ground upon which we may be brought into rec-
onciliation with God. It was when we were yet sinners that Christ died
for us. We have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of
sins. His nail-pierced hands are outreached toward heaven and earth.
With one hand He lays hold of sinners upon earth, and with the other
He grasps the throne of the Infinite, and thus He makes reconciliation
for us. Christ is today standing as our Advocate before the Father. He
is the one Mediator between God and man. Bearing the marks of His
crucifixion, He pleads the causes of our souls.—
Letter 35, 1894
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