"Things That Differ" - Extracted From Bible Studies 1942

by J. Millar | Category: Voices From The Past | Dec 1975

Christ is the one Mediator between God and all men (whether they are saved or unsaved), so as to make possible the will or desire of God relative to all - "that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth". Christ also gave Himself a ransom - a price equivalent - for all (1 Tim. 2:4-6).

Christ is an Advocate with the Father on behalf of God's little children, i.e., all the children of God (1 John 2:1,2), and the Holy Spirit is another Advocate, He who indwells all the children of God, even all who believe in Christ (John 14:16; 16:7-15). We have two Advocates, but there is only one High Priest. We must not confuse the office of Priest with the work of our two Advocates.

Christ is a High Priest on behalf of a people - "that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people" (Heb. 2:17). He is a Priest after the order of Melchizedek, but He performs His service on behalf of the people of God after the typical teaching seen in Aaron, as is evident from the epistle to the Hebrews. As in the past dispensation God's service was associated with His house, even sp it is in this time. Often in the past only a remnant served God in His house, in which the high priest ministered, though it was ever His will that all living Israelites, whose condition was right, should be there. We live in a remnant day, and we must recognize this fact and act accordingly.

Men have needs, God's children have needs, and God's people have needs, all of which can be met by Christ the Mediator, Advocate, and High Priest.

J. Millar | Dec 1975
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