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To: RobRoy
the bible clearly teaches that Jesus is our untercessor(sic)

The Bible; a word not found in Scripture, teaches that Christ is the mediator between man and God:

"For there is one God, and one mediator of God and men, the man Christ Jesus:" 1 Timothy 2:5

Scripture also teaches that we are all intercessors for one another:

" I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men:" 1 Timothy 2:1

You fail to discern the difference between intercessor and mediator. I suggest that you actually read the Bible and have a dictionary handy while you do, before you comment on what it says.

81 posted on 02/10/2011 9:34:23 AM PST by A.A. Cunningham (Barry Soetoro is a Kenyan communist)
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To: A.A. Cunningham

Romans 8:34...Christ intercedes for us.


87 posted on 02/10/2011 9:46:00 AM PST by Siena Dreaming
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To: A.A. Cunningham

>>The Bible; a word not found in Scripture<<
The word is the title of the scripture. It means “Book”. You are mincing words.

>>Scripture also teaches that we are all intercessors for one another: <<

I firmly agree. Now I will mince words. And to reference the entirety of the thought (verses 1 and 2): I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” I see that as instruction to those who are reading his words to Timothy. That would be people who are still occupying their “earthly tent” (body). IOW, those who are alive.

And the important thought is, who are those “petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving” to be made to? I would say Jesus - directly. Since he is our “mediator”. We (the living) intercede for one another.

>>You fail to discern the difference between intercessor and mediator. I suggest that you actually read the Bible and have a dictionary handy while you do, before you comment on what it says.<<

You are mincing words again. You are correct however. I look at “mediate vs intercede” as similar in relationship as “imply vs infer”. The meaning is different, but the words are related, and sometimes (and incorrectly) seen as interchangeable.

Do a bible search on Melchizedek.


124 posted on 02/10/2011 10:29:44 AM PST by RobRoy (The US Today: Revelation 18:4)
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