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To: ealgeone
The NT notes there is ONE mediator between God and man and that is Christ. The NT also notes Jesus is our Advocate and so is the Holy Spirit.

Did you ever try to bring someone to faith in Jesus? Well guess what: you were a mediator. Ever prayed to God on someone's behalf? Well guess what: you were an advocate.

Are you raising yourself to the level of God when you do those things?

111 posted on 07/10/2017 6:50:11 PM PDT by Claud
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To: Claud
>>The NT notes there is ONE mediator between God and man and that is Christ. The NT also notes Jesus is our Advocate and so is the Holy Spirit.<<

Did you ever try to bring someone to faith in Jesus? Well guess what: you were a mediator. Ever prayed to God on someone's behalf? Well guess what: you were an advocate.

Are you raising yourself to the level of God when you do those things?

The meaning of mediator in the NT is this:

μεσίτης (mesités) 3316 mesítÄ“s (from 3319 /mésos, "in the middle") – properly, an arbitrator ("mediator"), guaranteeing the performance of all the terms stipulated in a covenant (agreement). HELPS Word-studies

The New Testament accords Jesus in this capacity...never Mary nor anyone else in the questions you raise.

The meaning of Advocate in the NT is this:

παράκλητος (paraklétos) 3875 paráklÄ“tos (from 3844 /pará, "from close-beside" and 2564 /kaléō, "make a call") – properly, a legal advocate who makes the right judgment-call because close enough to the situation

In the NT only Jesus and the Holy Spirit are noted as Advocate.

As created beings we are incapable of fulfilling these roles.

Christians are all called to be a witness on behalf of Christ and to share the Gospel.

114 posted on 07/11/2017 3:52:55 AM PDT by ealgeone
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