Gods Sabbath

C HAPTER 02

Christ—The Great Connector A lthough their roles are different, Christ’s position and work in the divine order are just as critical to the continued exis tence of all creation as His Father’s. Christ is the appointed Channel through whom all life flows from the almighty Source into every creature in the universe. But why do we need such a Channel? Why cannot God’s light and love flow directly into us? It is evident that once the entrance of sin forced the awful sep aration between God and humanity, a Connector became neces sary to bridge the gulf. Our transgression prevents us from ap proaching God except through Christ. The Bible uses the term “Mediator” to emphasize this truth: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.” 1Timothy 2:5. But Adam and Eve were also in need of a Connector before they fell, since even sinless beings need a Connector between themselves and the Infinite One. This is because of the tremen dous power residing in the Creator as opposed to the frailty of the creatures He has formed (see Psalm 103:14). It is, of course, impossible for us to grasp the fullness of God’s almighty and in finite capacities, but a glimpse at His created works helps us to realize why sinless beings also need a Connector.

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