--- title: "Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator | RP Testimony" description: "Chapter 8 of the RP Testimony: Of Christ the Mediator. Read the 2026 RPCNA Constitution text, Scripture proofs, and the corresponding Westminster Confession chapter." canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/" source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=38" --- # Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator | RP Testimony 1. Jesus Christ, as Mediator, governs all creatures and all their actions for His own glory. Submission is due to Him from all men and angels. All men, in every possible relation and condition, are under obligation to promote His gracious purposes according to His law. The holy angels minister, under His direction, to the heirs of salvation. Eph. 1:20-22; Heb. 2:8; Phil. 2:9-11; Ps. 2; Heb. 1:4. 2. Jesus Christ, as Head over all things for the sake of the Church, rules in perfect wisdom and justice over all parts of His creation including wicked men and devils. He makes them, and all their counsels and efforts, serve God’s glory in the plan of redemption. Rom. 8:28; Eph. 1:22-23; John 17:1-5; Luke 9:26. 3. We reject any teaching that denies or obscures the truth that Jesus is both God and man in two distinct natures and one person forever. 4. We reject any teaching that would place any mediator between Christ and man. 5. It is in the office of Mediator that Christ fulfills and applies the Covenant of Grace, and in doing so, accomplishes the Covenant of Works. Heb. 1:3; Heb. 2:5-9; Col. 1:16-20; Rev. 21:24-27. 6. We reject the teaching that all men already are in Christ and have been redeemed by Him, whether they realize it or not. 7. Christ did not lay down His life to atone for the sins of all mankind, nor for an indefinite number of sinners. His sacrifice was indeed sufficient to save the whole world, had it been designed to do so; but in the purpose of God and in the undertaking of Christ, it was determined that He should make atonement for those who were elected in Him to everlasting life; these only He represented, and these only shall be saved through His redemption. This truth is commonly called limited atonement or particular redemption. John 10:14-15, 25-30; John 3:16; Acts 20:28; Rev. 5:9; John 17:9-10. 8. The reprobate, because of their connection with God’s elect who live among them, are partakers of some benefits which flow from Christ’s death; divine judgments are sometimes averted for the sake of the saints; the peace and prosperity of nations are furthered by the providence of God over His people; benevolence and temperance are promoted by the Church’s teaching and influence; and the world is continued under its present administration until all the elect are brought to salvation. Isa. 45:1-4; Matt. 5:13-14; Matt. 13:29; Isa. 65:8; Matt. 24:22; Jer. 29:7; Gen. 39:5; Gal. 6:10; Gen. 18:26; Ps. 75:3; Gen. 9:11. ## For kids — a study explanation (ages 10–13) These explanations are separate from the official text above. Words to knowMediatorThe one who brings estranged people and God together; Jesus is our only saving mediator.IntercessionJesus’ continuing representation of his people before the Father on the basis of his finished work.IncarnationThe eternal Son becoming truly human without ceasing to be God.CovenantA relationship God establishes with promises and responsibilities.RejectsSays that a teaching is wrong and must not be accepted.Covenant of graceGod’s promise to save his people through Jesus Christ, received by faith. ### Testimony 8.1 Christ’s authority extends to every creature and every part of life. All people owe him obedience, and angels serve under his direction. [Read original point 1 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-1) ### Testimony 8.2 Christ rules everything for his church’s good, even making the actions of wicked people and devils serve God’s saving purposes. [Read original point 2 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-2) ### Testimony 8.3 The Testimony rejects denying that Jesus remains fully God and fully human: two distinct natures united in one person forever. [Read original point 3 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-3) ### Testimony 8.4 The Testimony rejects placing another mediator between people and Christ. We do not need an additional person to give us access to him. [Read original point 4 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-4) ### Testimony 8.5 As our mediator, Christ carries out the covenant of grace and fulfills the obedience required by the covenant of works. [Read original point 5 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-5) ### Testimony 8.6 The Testimony rejects the idea that everyone is already united to Christ and redeemed, whether or not they know it. [Read original point 6 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-6) ### Testimony 8.7 Jesus’ sacrifice is worth more than we can measure. He died to certainly save the people God chose. This is called particular redemption, or limited atonement. It does not mean his sacrifice lacked value or power. [Read original point 7 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-7) ### Testimony 8.8 People who are not saved still receive benefits connected with Christ’s work and his people, including restraint of judgment and good influences in society. [Read original point 8 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/#point-8) ### Talk about it What difference does it make that Jesus rules every part of life? ### Discuss and remember Read the chapter together, then choose a question to talk about. - Why do we need Jesus to bring us to God? - How does Jesus help His people as Prophet, Priest, and King? #### Scripture to remember 1 Timothy 2:5 [Read the memory passage in our Bible reader →](https://ctkrp.org/bible/?q=1%20Timothy%202%3A5) Read the passage in context. Explain it in your own words, then practice one short phrase at a time. Review it together during the week. #### Put it into practice Choose one of Christ’s offices and explain it in your own words. [Find help for family worship](https://ctkrp.org/family-worship/) Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=38) ## Related reading - [Salvation by grace through faith](https://ctkrp.org/learn/topics/salvation-by-grace/) - [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 21: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-21-who-is-the-redeemer-of-gods-elect/) - [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 36: Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-36-who-is-the-mediator-of-the-covenant-of-grace/) - [The Reformed Doctrine of Redemption](https://ctkrp.org/church-papers/the-reformed-doctrine-of-redemption/) - [Find teaching on christ](https://ctkrp.org/sermons/?q=Christ) - [Westminster Confession · Chapter 8](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/) - [Chapter 7](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-7-gods-covenant-with-man/) - [Chapter 9](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-9-free-will/) Canonical page: https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-8-christ-the-mediator/