There is One God and One Mediator between God and man, the…
“There is One God and One Mediator between God and man, the man Jesus Christ (cf. I Tim. 2:5). For He still pleads even now as man for my salvation; for He continues to wear the Body which He assumed, until He make me a god by the power of His Incarnation; although He is no longer known after the flesh (cf. II Cor. 5:16) ? I mean, the passions of the flesh, the same, except sin, as ours.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote emphasizes Christ as the sole mediator who, through his incarnation, intercedes for humanity and transforms believers toward divinity, despite his post‑resurrection invisibility.
In simple terms: Christ mediates and transforms believers toward divinity.
Key Takeaway
Seek Christ’s intercession and aim for spiritual transformation.
Themes
faith
mediation
incarnation
salvation
divinization
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church worship
- ethical decision‑making
- counseling
- spiritual formation
Key Concepts
Christology
theology of mediation
soteriology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Christ’s mediation affect daily moral choices?
- What does becoming “a god” mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that divine transformation is metaphorical, not literal.