It was requisite that the Mediator should be God, that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God, and the power of death;¹ give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession;² and to satisfy God's justice,³ procure his favor,⁴ purchase a peculiar people,⁵ give his Spirit to them,⁶ conquer all their enemies,⁷ and bring them to everlasting salvation.⁸