10 15 November 2020
Content for WSC 9 and 10: Q.23. 1. Christ as the Prophet, Priest & King 2. The Implication for our Church Practice 3. The Application of this doctrine for a) Scripture Reading b) Salvation c) True Church d) Discipleship
Q. 23. What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer? A. 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 .
The three fold covenantal unity in WCF 8.1 It pleased God, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the Mediator between God and man; the Prophet, Priest, and King ; the Head and Saviour of his Church; the Heir of all things; and Judge of the world: unto whom he did from all eternity give a people to be his seed, and to be by him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified. Westminster Assembly, The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition (Philadelphia: William S. Young, 1851), 50–51.
Calvin’s Institutes “three things chiefly to be regarded in Christ; viz., his offices of prophet, king, and priest The principal parts of this chapter are—I. Of the Prophetical Office of Christ, its dignity and use, . . . II. The nature of the Kingly power of Christ, and the advantage we derive from it, . . . III. Of the Priesthood of Christ, and the efficacy of it, . . .” • John Calvin and Henry Beveridge, Institutes of the Christian Religion , vol. 2 (Edinburgh: The Calvin Translation Society, 1845), 35.
a. Christ’s Threefold Office And Our Reading of Scripture
Exercise: Lenses for Reading Scripture—Jesus as Prophet, Priest and King In what ways did Jesus function as prophet, priest, and king in i) John 9 and ii) 1 John 1:5-10? What about the Cross?
b. Christ’s Threefold Office And Our Salvation
Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 10 Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 10 How did God create man? How did God create man? God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge , righteousness , and holiness , with dominion over the creatures.
God made man to be His Prophet , Priest, King who rules righteously in holiness And in the true knowledge of who HE is.
Three offices united in Christ Prophet , Priest, King who rules righteously in holiness And in the true knowledge of who HE is.
The Gospel requires Our Response in Conversion Conversion involves repentance I REPENT over my wrong • Thinking and Understanding ( knowing )—mind • Belief and Desire ( being )—heart • Attitude, Word and Action ( doing )—will (Eph 2:2-3)
The Gospel requires Our Response in Conversion Conversion involves faith: • In our mind (relearning about God in the true knowledge) • In our heart (worshiping God in true holiness) • In our will (serving God in true righteousness) Conversion is us fully embracing the Gospel of Christ
The Gospel Restores us to be His Prophet , Priest, King who rules righteously in holiness And in the true knowledge of who HE is.
c. Christ’s Threefold Office And the Marks of a True Church
Hence the True Church Gathers to Faithfully • Preach the Word (result in sound mind ) • Administer the Sacraments (revere God with devoted hearts ) • Exercise church Discipline (respond in righteous living )
The Marks of a True Church Word Discipline Sacrament
d. Christ’s Threefold Office And Our Discipleship Journey
Implications: A model for holistic discipleship
A model for holistic discipleship Knowledge Practice Character
Example of Desired Discipleship Outcomes –Being lifelong disciples & disciple-makers engaging God’s world through God’s word Character Knowledge/Convictions Practices/Habits/Skills/ Identity & actions rooted in Christ Able to read NT and OT in context of the Follow a plan to read through the and His work (Gospel) Gospel whole Bible Know the Big Picture of the Bible and how Able to lead others to read and apply it relates to life and the rest of scripture the scripture in context of the Gospel Devoted to God and His glory Know the basics doctrines of God, Christ, Enjoy praying and reading God’s word and the Holy Spirit in regular devotional time Fruit of the Spirit shown in love, Know the doctrine of Salvation Live out the roles of a good husband, humility, kindness, and generosity Know how to relate God’s word to father, wife, mother, children, brother to others overcoming sins and life challenges and sister, worker, church member Overflowing with thankfulness to Know God’s providence and sovereignty Pray for others and the needs around God in all situations Know the Christian Hope Use gifts and resources for God’s Know the importance of prayer kingdom and glory Faithful in commitments to God and Convicted about the Great Commission Available to serve others others Know basic doctrines of the Church, and Share the Gospel with non-believers the Sacraments. Contribute to missions Follow-up on new believers Mentor & coach others Raise up apprentice leaders
A model for holistic discipleship Sovereignty & Knowledge Glory of God God Training in Centered Godliness Life Practice Empowerment Work & Likeness Character of the Spirit of Christ
Example of Desired Discipleship Outcomes –Being lifelong disciples & disciple-makers engaging God’s world through God’s word Character Knowledge/Convictions Practices/Habits/Skills/ Identity & actions rooted in Christ Able to read NT and OT in context of the Follow a plan to read through the and His work (Gospel) Gospel whole Bible Know the Big Picture of the Bible and how Able to lead others to read and apply it relates to life and the rest of scripture the scripture in context of the Gospel Devoted to God and His glory Know the basics doctrines of God, Christ, Enjoy praying and reading God’s word and the Holy Spirit in regular devotional time Fruit of the Spirit shown in love, Know the doctrine of Salvation Live out the roles of a good husband, humility, kindness, and generosity Know how to relate God’s word to father, wife, mother, children, brother to others overcoming sins and life challenges and sister, worker, church member Overflowing with thankfulness to Know God’s providence and sovereignty Pray for others and the needs around God in all situations Know the Christian Hope Use gifts and resources for God’s Know the importance of prayer kingdom and glory Faithful in commitments to God and Convicted about the Great Commission Available to serve others others Know basic doctrines of the Church and Share the Gospel with non-believers the Sacraments Contribute to missions Follow-up on new believers Mentor & coach others Raise up apprentice leaders
Our Knowledge of the Gospel Shaping Our Identity I AM A: • Forgiven Sinner • Being Renewed • Liberated Slave • Adopted Child • One with Christ • In God’s Grip
Living out our new identity produces Fruit
Our Identity and Fruit in Christ Shaping Our Vocations
Our Vocation Becomes Our Avenues of Service & Witness
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