Mediator

Someone who stands between two parties to make peace — Jesus bridges the gap between God and humanity

lightbulbThe ultimate go-between — Jesus bridging the gap between a holy God and messy people

Definition

1 Timothy 2:5 states it plainly: 'There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.' Hebrews expands this extensively — Jesus is the mediator of a 'new covenant' (Hebrews 9:15), better than the old because it's based on better promises. A mediator resolves a dispute; Jesus resolved the ultimate one between holy God and sinful humanity.

Used In11 mentions across 8 books

1 timothy

One God, One Bridge

1 Timothy 2:5-7

Mediator is the key term Paul uses here to define Jesus's unique role — not one spiritual option among many, but the sole reconciler between God and people.

deuteronomy

God's Response Will Surprise You

Deuteronomy 5:28-33

The mediator role is formalized here as God explicitly tells Moses to stay while the people return to their tents — the arrangement the frightened Israelites requested becomes the God-endorsed structure through which the Law will be transmitted.

exodus

Blot Me Out Instead

Exodus 32:30-35

The mediator concept is introduced here through Moses' intercessory role — his willingness to stand between a guilty people and a holy God foreshadows the ultimate mediator Jesus, who would do the same but completely.