A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 23
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 23
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What Offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
Christ as our Redeemer, executeth the Offices of a Prophet, of a Priest, and of a King, both in his estate of humiliation and exaltation.
Doth Christ carry on the work of our Redemption, in the execution, or discharge of his several Offices?
Yes.
How many are the Offices of Christ?
Three, viz. of a Prophet, of a Priest, and of a King.
How manifold was the state of Christ?
Twofold, of humiliation, and exaltation.
Which estate was Christ in here upon the Earth?
The estate of humiliation.
What estate is Christ now in in Heaven?
The estate of exaltation.
In which of these estates doth Christ execute, or carry on these Offices of a Prophet, Priest, and King?
In both.
Did Christ execute these Offices, when he was here upon Earth?
Yes.
Doth he cease to execute them now he is in Heaven?
No.
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