Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 13
Q & A 41
Q Why was our Mediator called Jesus?
A Our Mediator was called Jesus, because he saves his people from their sins.*1
Q & A 42
Q Why was our Mediator called Christ?
A Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Spirit above measure,*2 and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability,*3 to execute the offices of prophet,*4 priest,*5 and king of his church,*6 in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
Q & A 43
Q How does Christ execute the office of a prophet?
A Christ executes the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church,*7 in all ages, by his Spirit and Word,*8 in divers ways of administration,*9 the whole will of God,*10 in all things concerning their edification and salvation.*11
Q & A 44
Q How does Christ execute the office of a priest?
A Christ executes the office of a priest, in his once offering himself a sacrifice without spot to God,*12 to be reconciliation for the sins of his people;*13 and in making continual intercession for them.*14
Q & A 45
Q How does Christ execute the office of a king?
A Christ executes the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself,*15 and giving them officers,*16 laws,*17 and censures, by which he visibly governs them;*18 in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,*19 rewarding their obedience,*20 and correcting them for their sins,*21 preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,*22 restraining and overcoming all their enemies,*23 and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,*24 and their good;*25 and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.*26
*1 Matthew 1:21.
*2 John 3:34; Psalm 45:7.
*3 John 6:27; Matthew 28:18-20.
*4 Acts 3:21-22; Luke 4:18, 21.
*5 Hebrews 5:5-7; Hebrews 4:14-15.
*6 Psalm 2:6; Matthew 21:5; Isaiah 9:6-7; Philippians 2:8-11.
*7 John 1:18.
*8 1 Peter 1:10-12.
*9 Hebrews 1:1-2.
*10 John 15:15.
*11 Acts 20:23; Ephesians 4:11-13; John 20:31.
*12 Hebrews 9:14, 28.
*13 Hebrews 2:17.
*14 Hebrews 7:25.
*15 Acts 15:14-16; Genesis 49:10; Psalm 110:3.
*16 Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:28.
*17 Isaiah 33:22.
*18 Matthew 18:17-18; 1 Corinthians 5:4-5.
*19 Acts 5:31.
*20 Revelation 22:12; Revelation 2:10.
*21 Revelation 3:19.
*22 Isaiah 63:9.
*23 1 Corinthians 15:25; Psalm 110:1-2.
*24 Romans 14:10-11.
*25 Romans 8:28.
*26 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9; Psalm 2:8-9.
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