The Only Way of Reconciliation

The Only Way of Reconciliation
I. Reconciliation Through Satisfaction
II. Reconciliation Through a Mediator
III. Reconciliation Through Christ Alone

NOTE: A small portion of the beginning of this sermon was not recorded.

Q.12. Since then, by the righteous judgment of God, we deserve temporal and eternal punishment, is there no way by which we may escape that punishment, and be again received into favor?
A. God will have his justice satisfied: and therefore we must
make this full satisfaction, either by ourselves, or by another.
Q. 13. Can we ourselves then make this satisfaction?
A. By no means; but on the contrary we daily increase our debt.
Q. 14. Can there be found anywhere, one, who is a mere creature, able to satisfy for us?
A. None; for, first, God will not punish any other creature for the sin which man hath committed; and further, no mere creature can sustain the burden of God's eternal wrath against sin, so as to
deliver others from it.
Q. 15. What sort of a mediator and deliverere then must we seek for?
Answer. For one who is very man, and perfectly righteous; and yet
more powerful than all creatures; that is, one who is also very
God.
Q. 18. Who then is that Mediator, who is in one person both very God, and a real righteous man?
A. Our Lord Jesus Christ: "who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption."