Catechism
Posted by Peculiar Baptist on April 10, 2008
What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?
Christ, as our Redeemer, executes the offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king, both in His estate of humiliation and exaltation.
(Acts 3:22; Heb. 5:6; Ps. 2:6)
How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?
Christ executes the office of a prophet, in revealing to us, by this Word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation.
(John 1:18; 14:26; 15:15)
How does Christ execute the office of a priest?
Christ executes the office of a priest, in His once offering up of Himself, a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us.
(1 Peter 2:24; Heb. 9:28; Eph. 5:2; Heb. 2:17; 7:25; Rom. 8:34)
How does Christ execute the office of a king?
Christ executes the office of a king, in subduing us to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.
(Ps. 110:3; Matt. 2:6; 1 Cor. 15:25)
