1 Timothy 2:5

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

a. NLT: For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.

b. NIV: For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,

c. YLT: for one is God, one also is mediator of God and of men, the man Christ Jesus,

d. Amplified Bible:  For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,

e. Worrell Translation: For there is one God, one Mediator also between God and men, a Man, Christ Jesus.

f. Wuest Translation: For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a Man, Christ Jesus.

1. “For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men…”

a. For [Strong: 1063 * gar, gar; a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.]

b. there is one [Strong: 1520 heis, hice; (including the neuter hen; a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some.]

c. mediator [Strong: 3316 mesites mes-ee'-tace from 3319; a go-between, i.e. (simply) an internunciator, or (by implication) a reconciler (intercessor):--mediator.] [Vines: lit. a go between…one who mediates between two parties with a view to producing peace, an is 1 Timothy 2:5, though more than mere mediatorship is view, for the salvation of men necessitated that the Mediator should Himself possess the nature and attributes of Him towards whom He acts, and should likewise participate in the nature of those for whom He acts (sin apart); only by being…both Deity and humanity could he comprehend the claims of the one and the needs of the other; further, the claims and the needs could be met only by One who, Himself being proved sinless, would offer himself an expiatory sacrifice on behalf of men.]

d. between God [Strong: 2316 theos, theh’-os; of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).]

e. men [Strong: 444 Anthropos, anth'-ro-pos; from 435 and ops (the countenance; from 3700); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.]

1). This verse says there is only one mediator, between God and men. The above definition from Vine’s clearly explains why there is only one mediator. The few Scriptures given below will amplify that truth. There is only one way to the Father.

a). John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

2). Prayer is to be directed to the Father and in the name of Jesus.

a). John 14:13, 14 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my nam, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

b). See also John 15:16; John 16:23.

3). There are erroneous traditions within the church world that are believed, venerated, embraced and depended upon that need to be dispelled, that are contrary to the Scripture in regard to this truth. That error is that there is more than one mediator between God and man.

a). DOCUMENTS OF VATICAN II, THE DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION OF THE CHURCH: Chapter VIII, The Role of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, in the Mystery of Christ and the Church. Article 62: This maternity of Mary in the order of grace began with the consent which she gave in faith at the Annunciation and which she sustained without wavering beneath the cross. This maternity will last without interruption until the eternal fulfillment of all the elect. For, taken up to heaven, she did not lay aside this saving role, but by her manifold acts of intercession continues to win for us gifts of eternal salvation. But her maternal charity, Mary cares for the brethren of her Son who still journey on earth surrounded by dangers and difficulties, until they are led to their happy fatherland. Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked by the Church under the titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adjutrix, and Mediatrix. These, however are to be so understood that they neither take away from nor add anything to the dignity and efficacy of Christ and the one Mediator.

4). The Scriptures and comments listed under the definitions will demonstrate that in the above quote the Catholic Church in their theology give Mary the imaginary titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adjutrix, and Mediatrix. I want to go through the definitions and give appropriate Scriptures and comments.

a). Advocate [Funk & Wagnalls: one who pleads the cause of another as in a legal or ecclesiastical court.]

(1) 1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

(2) Here again as always, the Scriptures set the record straight. Jesus is our Advocate, not Mary!

b). Auxiliatrix [Funk & Wagnalls: giving or furnishing aid or support, especially in a subordinate or secondary manner.]

(1) Back in 1973 I had a Pioneer Quadraphonic Receiver that had all the bells and whistles of the top of the line receiver back then. All the buttons and switches, and there were many, were all lit up, they all had lights inside or behind them. There were times I had the lights in the room off and I would just look at it. It was cool. Anyway on that receiver I had an “Auxilary” button. During the course of owning that receiver the regular “Phono” went bad, so I switched the plug in the back from the regular “Phono” to the “Auxilary” and then I went to the front of the receiver and pushed the “Auxilary” button and then I could play my albums.

(2) Jesus needs no furnished support from Mary in the New Covenant.

c). Adjutrix [Funk & Wagnalls: assistance, assistant.

(1) Hebrews 7:25 “Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

(2) Jesus needs no assistant.

5). There are clear warnings in Scripture against any philosophy, religious or otherwise that disputes what the Scriptures say about the finished work of Christ. We need to heed them.

a). Colossians 2:8-10 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.

2:10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.

2. “…the man Christ Jesus;”

a. the man [Strong: 444 Anthropos, anth'-ro-pos; from 435 and ops (the countenance; from 3700); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.]

b. Christ [Strong: 5547 Christos khris-tos' from 5548; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.]

c. Jesus [Strong: 2424 Iesous ee-ay-sooce' of Hebrew origin (3091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.]

1). Jesus was %100 God and %100 man.

a). John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made.

4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

b). John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

c). Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

d). Matthew 1:21-23  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

e). Isaiah 9:6, 7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.