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title: "Question 39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man? It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and "
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source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=121"
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# Question 39: Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man? | Westminster Larger Catechism

It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, that he might advance our nature, perform obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession for us in our nature, have a fellow-feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of sons, and have comfort and access with boldness unto the throne of grace.

Scripture proofs: Heb. 2:16; Gal. 4:4; Heb. 2:14; Heb. 7:24-25; Heb. 4:15; Gal. 4:5; Heb. 4:16.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=121)

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- [Question 40](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-40-why-was-it-requisite-that-the-mediator-should-be/)

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