Q.41. Why was our Mediator called Jesus?

A. Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins.[q]

[q] Matt. 1:21.

Q.42. Why was our Mediator called Christ?

A. Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure;[r] and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability,[s] to execute the offices of prophet,[t] priest,[v] and king of his church,[w] in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.

[r] John 3:34. Ps. 45:7.

[s] John 6:27. Matt. 28:18-20.

[t] Acts 3:21,22. Luke 4:18,21.

[v] Heb. 5:5-7. Heb. 4:14,15.

[w] Ps. 2:6. Matt. 21:5. Isa. 9:6,7. Phil. 2:8-11.