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A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use

Question 31

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 31

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THE ARGVMENT.

Of the name Christ: and of his three offices, and why wee are called Christians.

Wherefore is hee called Christ, that is, annointed?

Because hee is ordained of the father & anointed with the holy Ghost, to be the cheif Prophet anda teacher, to reueilb vnto vs the secret counsel, & all the will of the Father, concerning our redemption: and to be our high & only Priest, to redeeme vs by the only sacrifice of his owne body,c daily to make intercession vnto the Father for vs: and to be the euerlastingd king to gouerne vs by his word, and with his Spirite to preserue ande maintaine that saluation which he hath purchased for vs.f

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aPsalm 45:8; Hebrews 1:9; Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22
  2. bJohn 1:18; 15:15
  3. cMatthew 11:27; Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:21; 10:12
  4. dRomans 8:34
  5. ePsalm 2:6; Luke 1:33
  6. fMatthew 28:18; John 10:28

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