Chapter 8: Of Christ the Mediator

A reading of Chapter 8 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession on "Of Christ the Mediator." The chapter outlines the confession's teachings concerning the person and work of Jesus Christ as the mediator between God and man. It affirms Christ's eternal existence as the Son of God and His incarnation by taking on human nature. The chapter covers Christ's offices of prophet, priest, and king, as well as His work of obedience, suffering, death, resurrection, and continuing intercession for the elect. It also touches on Christ's role as the head and savior of the church.