One mediator and intercessor not two!

Romans 8:8-34 (KJV)

8So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.10And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.11But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.12Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. 13For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.15For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.16The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.19For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.20For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,21Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.22For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.23And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.26Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.27And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?32He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

Verses 8-9, If we deny the flesh and live in the Spirit then it is God who lives in us by His Spirit hence 'the Spirit of God". The phrase "Spirit of God" denotes possession meaning it is God's very own Spirit (mind, breath and wind) that He possesses and His Spirit dwells in us. It is not another being called "God the Holy Spirit" which denotes a title. So if we are in the Spirit we not only have the Spirit of God dwelling in us but also the Spirit of Christ (verse 9). If we don't have the Spirit of Christ we are not His (Christ). So the progression of the believer is to live in the Spirit which means that the Spirit of Jehovah God dwells in us and thereby also means we have the Spirit of Christ.

Some may say there are three Spirits however Ephesians 4;4-6 says we have One Spirit. There is not 3 seperate Spirit's but only Spirit which is the Holy Spirit of the Father (God) and Son (Christ). Remember the Hebrew and Greek definition for Spirit is "mind, breath and wind". The Holy Spirit is the mind, breath and wind of the Father and Son.

Verse 10, Paul says if Christ is in us, then our bodies are dead to sin because the Spirit that is in us is life because of righteousness. Who's Spirit is in us? Paul made that clear at the beginning of the verse:

"if Christ is in us"

It must be Christ living in us if we are to live in the Spirit. The Spirit of Christ is the Spirit of Righteousness as He is Jehovah our Righteousness. Colossians 1:27 says that Christ in us is the hope of glory. Remember, we only have one Spirit living in us not three. Since Christ has the Father in Him when have Christ in us, we automatically have the Father living in us. That's why true Christian's that have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them, have the Spirit of God and Christ.

Back to verse 9, Everyone who belongs to Christ has the Holy Spirit which is also called the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ. The Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son coming from the Father through the mediation of Christ (John 14:26, 16:7, Titus 3:5-6).

Verse 11, it was God the Father's very own Spirit that raised up Christ from the dead as the text says "the Spirit of Him" again denoting possession that the Holy Spirit is the Father's very own set apart mind, breath and wind. Though sin has brought death to our mortal bodies, the Holy Spirit of Him (The Father) hence "by His Spirit" that dwells in us (verse 9 and 11) will bring life, applying the power of Christ's resurrection.

Verses 12-14,  it is the Spirit that allows us to deny the flesh. If we deny the flesh that means are led by the Spirit of God. Notice how the Spirit and Spirit of God are used interchangeably along with the Spirit of Christ. That's because they comprise one Spirit. Again, the verbiage used in reference to the Holy Spirit is "the Spirit of God" denoting that God the Father posseses the Holy Spirit meaning it is His very set apart (Holy) Spirit (mind, breath and wind).

Verses 15-17, these three verses show the Godhead Trio at work in the heart of the believer. The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of adoption because it causes to cry out to our Heavenly Father as we become adopted sons of the Kingdom when we become born again. One cannot become born again without the Holy Spirit (John 3). The Spirit itself bears witness to our spirit that we are the children of God. Remember, that our is not a seperate person from ourselves but it is our mind, character and presence. It is the same with the Spirit of God and Christ in that the Holy Spirit is not a seperate distinct person from them but rather it is the Father and Son's mind, presence and power. The Holy Spirit in this instance is called "It" rather than "He", both designations are appropriate. Here the word Spirit here is described as neuter because spirit is a neuter noun in greek. However, the personality of the Holy Spirit is clear in other scriptures (verse 27, John 14:16-17, 26; 16:13).

The Holy Spirit confirms to us that we are heirs of Jehovah God and joint heirs with His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. The work of the Holy Spirit is vital and essential to becoming born again into the family of Jehovah.

Forwarding to verse 18-22, Paul compares the sufferings of this present age with the eternal glory awaiting the saints. The whole creation awaits the glorious renovation when the sons of God are manifested in their resurrection bodies. The creation is personified as groaning under the curse brought by sin and awaiting the transformation at the last day, the day when the bodies of the redeemed will be glorified (Acts 3:21; 2 Peter 3:12-13).

Verse 23, Christians have the beginning of the new creation within them by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the indwelling Jehovah (Father and Son). They groan for the full inheritance that includes the resurrection body. This is called the adoption because it is the full enjoyment of the privileges of the children of Jehovah. Firstfruits of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit within us is the confirmation that we are a new creation in Christ Jesus.

Verses 24-27, we wait for our full inheritance as sons of God with patience as we hope for what is not physically seen in the present. The Spirit helps our infirmities and the Spirit itself (again describing the Spirit as neuter) makes intercession for us. Often times, we don't know what exactly to pray for but thankfully the Holy Spirit intercedes for us by better perfectly communicating our prayers to the Father. The Holy Spirit acts as an advocate (intercessor) who both speaks for his client and instructs him how to speak. We see that in verse 34 of Romans 8, that Christ is our advocate. Christ is our intercessor (advocate) as our divine High Priest. In 1 Timothy 2:5, we are told that we have one mediator between God and ourselves, the man Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)

5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

The word mediator is rendered from the Greek word "mesites" (Strongs 3316) and means "a go between, i.e . simply an internunciator, or by (implication) a reconciler (intercessor):- mediator."

The word mediator has the same meaning as intercessor and advocate. We are told in 1 Timothy 2:5 that we have only one mediator (advocate, intercessor) and it is Christ.

1John 2:1 (KJV)

1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

John the beloved calls Jesus Christ our advocate with the Father. The word "advocate" comes from the Greek word "parakletos" (Strongs 3875) and means "intercessor, consoler, advocate, comforter".

The word advocate in the greek can also be rendered intercessor and comforter. The Holy Spirit is called these things as we have read in Romans 8 (intercessor) and in John 15:26-27:

26But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:27And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

The Holy Spirit is our comforter. The word comforter comes from the same greek word that advocate comes from which is "parakletos", comforter and advocate are one and the same. Remember, that John the beloved called Jesus our advocate i.e. comforter which also can be rendered as intercessor and mediator. We are told in 1 Timothy 2:5 that we only have one mediator and that is Christ Jesus. So if the Holy Spirit is our mediator as well yet we are told that we only have one mediator, what gives?

Remember,  that earlier in the book of Romans, that the Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Christ. The word Spirit comes from the Greek word "pneuma" and means "a current of air, i.e. a breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, life, mind".

So according to the definition of the word "Spirit",  the Holy Spirit is the Set Apart (Holy) breath, power, mind and life of Jesus Christ hence the Spirit of Christ.

Back to verses 24-27 of Romans 8, if Christ is the only mediator/intercessor/comforter we have then it is clear that the Spirit that intercedes to the Father on our behalf is the very Spirit of Jesus Christ.

Verse, 27, "He that searcheth the hearts", the "He" in this text is the Father and He knows what is the mind (inclination, purpose) of the Spirit. Remember, that one of definition's of Spirit is "mind". The Father knows the mind of the Spirit of His Son. In this context, it is the Spirit of Christ that makes intercession for us and the Father knows His Son hence he knows the mind of the Spirit of His Son. The Spirit makes intercession for all the saints according to the Father's will. Is the  Spirit mentioned here, the Spirit of Christ or another divine being? Remember,  the bible says we only one mediator between God and men. If the Holy Spirit is another divine being then that would mean we have two mediators, however if the Holy Spirit is the actual Spirit of Christ meaning the Son of God's breath, mind and power then it stays in harmony with the biblical teaching that we only have one mediator.

The word intercession comes from the Greek word "huperentugchano" (Strongs 5241) and means "intercede in behalf of, make intercession for".

We will see in a little bit that indeed it is Christ not another being that makes intercession for us.

Verses 28-30, in these verses we see the Sovereignty of Jehovah God in that we are called according to His purpose. All things work together for good to them that love God. We are predestined and known beforehand by the Most High God to be conformed to the image of His Son Jesus Christ. We didn't choose God, He chose us. All credit for salvation goes to the Father and Son by the working of the Holy Spirit.

Jehovah called us and justified us reckoning to our account righteousness by faith in His Son Jesus Christ. He glorified us rendering us full of honor as we experienced the new birth. We as believers are the called, the elect, the chosen, the predestinated, the foreknown of Jehovah God Almighty. Salvation doesn't just happen, we are called by God to this and all glory goes to Him and His Son. Many are called, few are chosen. The word predestinated means pre ordained. We as believers were pre-ordained before the foundation of the world to this salvation.

Verse 31, since we are the called and elect of Jehovah God it should give us confidence that He is for us and no one can lay any charge against us. Not a pastor, not a enemy,  not even another brother or sister and of course the devil.

Verse 32, How much does Jehovah love us? He spared not His only begotten Son so that we may have eternal life. This verse clearly describes a literal Father-Son relationship between Jehovah and Jesus. The Pastor's that teach this relationship is a role play are false teachers. This giving and delivering up of His Son is exactly how we know the extent in which our Father loves us. Without this being a real Father-Son relationship, then we can't really know how much the Father loves us as in this case it would be Him giving up another eternal God instead of His only begotten Son. If God gave up His real Son, which is His most cherished possession, for us and spared Him not then it gives us the confidence that He will freely give us all things. Without this real sacrifice of God's real Son, we are still in the dark concerning receiving freely from the Father. Thank God that the heretics, that teach the antichrist role playing Father-Son relationship, are wrong.

Verse 33, Paul, after telling us that because God gave up His Son for us and because of that will freely give us all things, says that who can lay any charge to the elect of Jehovah? This is a rhetorical question as the answer is clearly "no one can"!!!!

The word "elect" comes from the Greek word "eklektos" (Strongs 1588) and means "favorite, chosen, elect".

Did you catch that? As a born again believer in the Son of God you have been chosen by the Father and you are His favorite. You are favored of God!!!!!! You were predestinated, fore-ordained, called, chosen and elected to be born again and thereby conformed to the image of Christ.  This right here should give you the confidence to rebuke the enemy and those he uses to accuse you. There is not a man alive on God's green earth that can tell you that you are not the elect and favored of Jehovah God. So when the accusers of the brethren or even those called brethren condemn you because you don't live up to their ideal of a Christian, remember this verse. This verse isa powerful weapon against those believers who think they are the gate keepers to eternal life. It is Jehovah who justifies not man!!!

Verse 34, Paul again ask rhetorically, who is he that condemneth? Paul then focuses on the Son as the justifier as it is He alone who died for us and thereby no man can condemn us. Many in Christendom try to bully their views on others and then condemn those that don't go along with them. I say to these self appointed Pope's, are you willing to die for your brother like Christ did? If not, then  silence is golden!

Not only did Christ die for us but He rose from the dead and is now at the right hand of God making intercession for us. Remember,  in the earlier verses, we were told that it is the Spirit that makes intercession for us. Now we are told that it is the Son of God. Remember, we only one mediator so we have to harmonize this. There is no contradiction here. When we understand that the Spirit that makes intercession for us is the actual Spirit of Christ then this makes perfect harmony with verse 34 in which we are told Christ is at the right hand of God interceding for us and earlier that the Spirit makes intercession for us. In verses 8-11, we see that the Spirit, the Spirit of God and the Spirit of Christ are used interchangeably. So the Spirit that makes intercession for us is the actual divine Spirit of Christ not another being. Remember, 1 Timothy 2:5 says we only have one mediator between God and ourselves not two.