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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 25

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 25

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How doth Christ execute the Office of a Priest?

Christ executeth the office of a Priest, in his once offering up of himself, a sacrifice, to satisfie divine Iustice, and to reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us.

Christ executeth the office of a Priest,

1. In his once offering up of himself, a sacrifice, to satisfie divine Justice.a*

2. In his once offering up of himself, a sacrifice, to reconcile us to God.b†

3. In making continual intercession for us.c‡

Notes

  1. *Heb. 9.28. Christ was once offered, to bear the sins of many.
  2. †Heb. 2.17. In all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful, and faithful High-Priest, in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
  3. ‡Heb. 7.25. He is able to save to the uttermost, them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make intercession for them.

Proofs

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

  1. aHebrews 9:28
  2. bHebrews 2:17
  3. cHebrews 7:25

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