Question 25
How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?
Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice tosatisfy divine justice,1 and reconcile us to God;2 and in making continual intercession for us.3
Scripture
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Hebrews 9:14 [1]how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. (ESV)
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Hebrews 9:28 [1]so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (ESV)
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Romans 3:26 [1]It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. (ESV)
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Hebrews 2:17 [2]Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. (ESV)
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Hebrews 7:25 [3]Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. (ESV)