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I need a quick reminder. What are the signifances and distinctives in describing Christ Jesus as Priest, Prophet, & King. Just an overview 101. I do not have access to my books as I am still staying with my Mother.
John Chaney
"having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith . . ." Colossians 2:7
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From the Shorter Catechism: Q24: How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A24: Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in revealing to us,[1] by his word [2] and Spirit,[3] the will of God for our salvation.
1. John 1:18
2. John 20;31
3. John 14:26
Q25: How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
A25: Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice,[1] and reconcile us to God;[2] and in making continual intercession for us.[3]
1. Heb. 9:28
2. Heb. 2:17
3. Heb. 7:25
Q26: How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
A26: Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself,[1] in ruling and defending us,[2] and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.[3]
1. Psa. 110:3
2. Isa. 33:22
3. I Cor. 15:25
Trust the past to God's mercy, the present to God's love and the future to God's providence." - St. Augustine Hiraeth
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R.C. Sproul's book "What is Reformed Theology?" gives a detailed explanation of Christ's offices of Priest, Prophet, and King. It was very helpful to me.
2Pe 1:2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
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Good morning, John. Some more perspectives. I like how the Heidelberg Catechism, in similar manner to the Westminster Shorter, applies the terms first to Christ: Question 31.
Why is he called CHRIST, that is, the ANOINTED ONE?
Because he is ordained by God the Father and anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief Prophet and Teacher, fully revealing to us the secret purpose and will of God concerning our redemption; to be our only High Priest, having redeemed us by the one sacrifice of his body and ever interceding for us with the Fathere and to be our eternal King, governing us by his Word and Spirit, and defending and sustaining us in the redemption he has won for us. but then goes on to describe their outworking in the life of the Christian as well: Question 32.
But why are you called a Christian?
Because through faith I share in Christ and thus in his anointing, so that I may confess his name, offer myself a living sacrifice of gratitude to him, and fight against sin and the devil with a free and good conscience throughout this life and hereafter to rule with him in eternity over all creatures. Then there's the wonderful little suite in the Westminster Catechism for Young Children, which also draws attention to our need: Q. 64. What offices has Christ?
A. Christ has three offices.
Q. 65. What are they?
A. The offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king.
Q. 66. How is Christ a prophet?
A. Because he teaches us the will of God.
Q. 67. How is Christ a priest?
A. Because he died for our sins and pleads with God for us.
Q. 68. How is Christ a king?
A. Because he rules over us and defends us.
Q. 69. Why do you need Christ as a prophet?
A. Because I am ignorant.
Q. 70. Why do you need Christ as a priest?
A. Because I am guilty.
Q. 71. Why do you need Christ as a king?
A. Because I am weak and helpless.
In Christ,
Paul S
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Thanks everyone.
I do have one of Sproul's books that explains it well. Unfortunatly, I do no have access to my books. I'm still staying at my Mother's while displaced from my apartment. My belongings are safe (hopefully) inside my apartment, but the apartment managers are not letting people move back until they have made the necessary repairs. They cannot give me a timeframe when that might be. Even worse than my books is going back to dial-up after being accustom to DSL.
John Chaney
"having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith . . ." Colossians 2:7
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