XIV.
This office it self to which Christ was called, is three fold, of(1) a Prophet, of(2) Priest, and of(3) King: this number and order of offices is showed; first by mens necessities grievously laboring(4) under ignorance, by reason whereof they stand in infinite necessity of the Prophetical office of Christ to relieve them. Secondly,(5) alienation from God, wherein they stand in need of the Priestly office to reconcile them. Thirdly, our(6) utter disability to return to Him, by which they stand in need of the power of Christ in His Kingly office to assist and govern them.
1) Deut. 18:15 with Acts 3:22-23
2) Psal. 110:3; Heb. 3:1; 4:14-15; 5:6
3) Psal. 2:6
4) Acts 26:18; Col. 1:3
5) Col. 1:21; Eph. 2:12
6) Song of Sol. 1:3; John 6:44
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