Question 28

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 to satisfy Divine Justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual Intercession for us.

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Hebrews 9:14
14how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Hebrews 9:28
28so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Hebrews 2:17
17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 7:24-25
24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

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