Q.43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church,[x] in all ages, by his Spirit and word,[y] in divers ways of administration,[z] the whole will of God,[a] in all things concerning their edification and salvation.[b]

[x] John 1:18.

[y] 1 Pet. 1:10-12.

[z] Heb. 1:1,2.

[a] John 15:15.

[b] Acts 20:32. Eph. 4:11-13. John 20:31.

Q.44. How doth Christ execute the of office of a priest?

A. Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God,[c] to be a reconciliation for the sins of his people;[d] and in making continual intercession for them.[e]

[c] Heb. 9:14,28.

[d] Heb. 2:17.

[e] Heb. 7:25.

Q.45. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?

A. Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself[f] and giving them officers,[g] laws,[h] and censures, by which he visibly governs them;[i] in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,[k] rewarding their obedience,[l] and correcting them for their sins,[m] preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,[n] restraining and overcoming all their enemies,[o] and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,[p] and their good;[q] and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.[r]

[f] Acts 15:14-16. Isa. 55:4,5. Gen. 49:10. Ps. 110:3.

[g] Eph. 4:11,12. 1 Cor. 12:28.

[h] Isa. 33:22.

[i] Matt. 18:17,18. 1 Cor. 5:4,5.

[k] Acts 5:31.

[l] Rev. 22:12. Rev. 2:10.

[m] Rev. 3:19.

[n] Isa. 63:9.

[o] 1 Cor. 15:25. Ps. 110.

[p] Rom. 14:10,11.

[q] Rom. 8:28.

[r] 2 Thess. 1:8,9. Ps. 2:8,9.