Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

“Reconciliation” “Restoring of harmony or peace” Implies alienation, separation, enmity “Prayer system” of salvation is an effort to get God reconciled to man Man needs to be reconciled to God Romans 5:10 Ephesians 2:15,16 Colossians 1:19,20

Demands A Mediator Example of 2 men at variance Both may be equally to blame One may be superior and one inferior One may be innocent and the other guilty

Requirements of Mediator Not a party to the alienation Equally related to both parties Must know the facts

God & man are the “parties” God is superior and innocent Were once united In Eden Today in infancy Separated by MAN’S sin Isaiah 59:1,2 Man cannot be mediator

Christ Is Mediator Knows Facts Equally related to both 1 Timothy 2:5 Genesis 1:26; John 1:1 Not involved in separation – no sin 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:22 Equally related to both Philippians 2:5-9; Hebrews 4:15

Christ Is Mediator God wants reconciliation and has made it possible Made removal of sin possible 1 John 1:7 Conditions of pardon given after death of Christ Ephesians 2:11-13, 19 God wants reconciliation and has made it possible

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts 2:38) Be faithful unto death (Rev. 2:10)