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An Explicatory 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 Office of a Prophet, of a Priest, and of a King, both in his Estate of Humiliation and Exaltation.

What is it to execute an Office?

To execute an Office is to do or perform what belongeth to the Office.

How many Offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?

There are three Offices Christ doth execute as our Redeemer. 1. The Office of a Prophet, Moses truly said unto the Fathers, a Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me, him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.a 2. The Office of a Priest, Thou art a Priest for ever after the order of Melchisedeck.b 3. The Office of a King, Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion.c

In what estates doth Christ execute these Offices?

1. Christ doth execute these Offices in his estate of Humiliation here on Earth, 2. Christ doth execute these Offices in his estate of Exaltation now he is in Heaven.

Proofs

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

  1. aActs 3:22
  2. bHebrews 5:6
  3. cPsalm 2:6

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