"posted on 10/30/2004 9:45:15 AM PDT by Preech1 (There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.)"
Re your tag line, is that in the Bible? Does it mean I don't have to pray to Mary or confess sins to a priest? Can I pray directly to God through Jesus?
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Jesus Christ.
That is what the resurrection was about and the meaning of the "new covenant" which gives us direct access to God through a personal relationship with Jesus. Jesus fulfilled the old covenant which required access to God through a priest and sacrifices. Jesus is now our High Priest:
Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.
Take care, vg