“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus — the stark monotheism (heis theos) and christological mediation (mesitēs) establish the exclusive channel of salvation. The emphasis on Christ's humanity (anthrōpos) asserts his unique capacity to bridge divine and human realms.
Church Fathers on 1 Timothy 2:5
He had before said, “to come to the knowledge of the truth,” implying that the world is not in the truth. Now he says, “that there is one God,” that is, not as some say, many, and that He has sent His Son as Mediator, thus giving proof that He will have all men to be saved. But is not the Son God? Most truly He is; why then does he say, “One God”? In contradistinction to the idols; not to the Son. For he is discoursing about truth and error. Now a mediator ought to have…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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