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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

• f 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
• f 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

in knowledge,

righteousness,

and holiness,

Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 10

How did God create man?

Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 10

How did God create man?

God created man male and female, after his own image,

with dominion over the creatures.

God made man to be His

Prophet, Priest, King

who rules righteously in holiness And in the true knowledge

• f who HE is.

Three offices united in Christ

Prophet, Priest, King

who rules righteously in holiness And in the true knowledge

• f 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

• f 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 insound mind)

• Administer the Sacraments

(revere God with devoted hearts)

• Exercise church Discipline

(respond in righteous living)

The Marks of a True Church

Word Sacrament Discipline

• d. Christ’s Threefold Office And Our

Discipleship Journey

Implications: A model for holistic discipleship

A model for holistic discipleship

Knowledge Character Practice

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 and His work (Gospel) Able to read NT and OT in context of the Gospel Know the Big Picture of the Bible and how it relates to life and the rest of scripture Follow a plan to read through the whole Bible Able to lead others to read and apply the scripture in context of the Gospel Devoted to God and His glory Know the basics doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit Enjoy praying and reading God’s word in regular devotional time Fruit of the Spirit shown in love, humility, kindness, and generosity to others Know the doctrine of Salvation Know how to relate God’s word to

• vercoming sins and life challenges

Live out the roles of a good husband, father, wife, mother, children, brother and sister, worker, church member Overflowing with thankfulness to God in all situations Know God’s providence and sovereignty Know the Christian Hope Know the importance of prayer Pray for others and the needs around Use gifts and resources for God’s kingdom and glory Faithful in commitments to God and

• thers

Convicted about the Great Commission Know basic doctrines of the Church, and the Sacraments. Available to serve others Share the Gospel with non-believers Contribute to missions Follow-up on new believers Mentor & coach others Raise up apprentice leaders

A model for holistic discipleship

Knowledge Character Practice

Sovereignty & Glory of God Work & Likeness

• f Christ

Empowerment

• f the Spirit

God Centered Life Training in Godliness

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 and His work (Gospel) Able to read NT and OT in context of the Gospel Know the Big Picture of the Bible and how it relates to life and the rest of scripture Follow a plan to read through the whole Bible Able to lead others to read and apply the scripture in context of the Gospel Devoted to God and His glory Know the basics doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit Enjoy praying and reading God’s word in regular devotional time Fruit of the Spirit shown in love, humility, kindness, and generosity to others Know the doctrine of Salvation Know how to relate God’s word to

• vercoming sins and life challenges

Live out the roles of a good husband, father, wife, mother, children, brother and sister, worker, church member Overflowing with thankfulness to God in all situations Know God’s providence and sovereignty Know the Christian Hope Know the importance of prayer Pray for others and the needs around Use gifts and resources for God’s kingdom and glory Faithful in commitments to God and

• thers

Convicted about the Great Commission Know basic doctrines of the Church and the Sacraments Available to serve others Share the Gospel with non-believers Contribute to missions Follow-up on new believers Mentor & coach others Raise up apprentice leaders

I AM A:

• Forgiven Sinner
• Being Renewed
• Liberated Slave
• Adopted Child
• One with Christ
• In God’s Grip

Our Knowledge of the Gospel Shaping Our Identity

Living out our new identity produces Fruit

Our Identity and Fruit in Christ Shaping Our Vocations

Our Vocation Becomes Our Avenues of Service & Witness

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 and His work (Gospel) Able to read NT and OT in context of the Gospel Know the Big Picture of the Bible and how it relates to life and the rest of scripture Follow a plan to read through the whole Bible Able to lead others to read and apply the scripture in context of the Gospel Weak 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Strong 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Devoted to God and His glory Know the basics doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit Enjoy praying and reading God’s word in regular devotional time 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fruit of the Spirit shown in love, humility, kindness, and generosity to others Know the doctrine of Salvation Know how to relate God’s word to overcoming sins and life challenges Live out the roles of a good husband, father, wife, mother, children, brother and sister, worker, church member 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Overflowing with thankfulness to God in all situations Know God’s providence and sovereignty Know the Christian Hope Know the importance of prayer Pray for others and the needs around Use gifts & resources for God’s kingdom n glory 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Faithful in commitments to God and

• thers

Convicted about the Great Commission Know basic doctrines of the Church and the Sacraments Available to serve others Share the Gospel with non-believers Contribute to missions Follow-up on new believers Mentor & coach others Raise up apprentice leaders 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10