# “Article 26: The Intercession of Christ” – The Belgic Confession (1561)

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**Article 26: The Intercession of Christ**

“We believe that we have no access to God
 except through the one and only Mediator
and Intercessor: Jesus Christ the Righteous. (**_1 John 2:1_**)

He therefore was made man,
 uniting together the divine and human natures, so that
we human beings might have access to the divine Majesty. Otherwise we would have
no access.

But this Mediator,
 whom the Father has appointed between Himself and us, ought 
not terrify us by His greatness, so that we have to look for another one, according
to our fancy.

For neither in heaven nor among the creatures on earth
 is there anyone who loves
us more than Jesus Christ does.

Although He was ‘in the form of God,’
 He nevertheless ’emptied Himself,” taking
the form of ‘a man’ and ‘a servant’ for us; (**_Phil. 2:6-8_**) and He made Himself‘
completely like His brothers.’ (**_Heb. 2:17_**)

Suppose we had to find another intercessor.
 Who would love us more than He who 
gave His life for us, even though ‘we were His enemies’? (**_Rom. 5:10_**)

And suppose we had to find one who has prestige and power.
 Who has as much of these
as He who is seated ‘at the right hand of the Father,’ (**_Rom. 8:34; Heb. 1:3_**)
and who has all power ‘in heaven and on earth’? (_**Matt. 28:18**_)

And who will be heard more readily
 than God’s own dearly beloved Son?”

–From [_The Belgic Confession_, Article 26](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0930265343?tag=toletaupanre-20),
as quoted in [_Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0930265343?tag=toletaupanre-20)(
Grand Rapids, MI: Faith Alive, 1988), 103-104.

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