Now that we have briefly reviewed the offices of Christ, let’s look at how those reflect on doctrine.
All three of the offices are common to Christs mediatory function, and in both His humiliated and exalted states. They are central to the person of Christ, and any doctrinal position that denies any of the offices can [...]
Archive for November, 2006
Doctrine and the offices of Christ
Posted in Theology on November 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Save yourself
Posted in Apologetics on November 27, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Lately, there has been much discussion and contention around Christianity. Much of it seems to have arisen from the Dawkins and Harris books promoting atheism. I suppose one get into the various specific attacks leveled by those two authors, but many have already done so.
One of the themes common in these attacks is the so-called [...]
Christ as king
Posted in Theology on November 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
This is the last of the offices of Christ. So far we have looked at how Christ fulfills the duties of prophet and priest. The office of king, seen in the context of the other two, is equally as significant, because it confirms the sovereignity of Christ. Without the office of king, the words and [...]
Christ as priest
Posted in Theology on November 24, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Arguably the most important office appointed by God is that of priest. In the Old Testament, priests were the intermediaries between God and the people. They offered up the sacrifices to God, they offered prayers to God on behalf of the people and they praised God on behalf of the people.
Jesus holds the office of [...]
Give thanks to the Lord
Posted in General Christian on November 22, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
Our thanks we offer,
For love,
For life,
For mercy, grace and blessings,
For what was, is and is to come,
For You,
Our God.
Psa 100:1 A Psalm for giving thanks. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!
Psa 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!
Psa 100:3 Know that [...]
Christ as prophet
Posted in Theology on November 21, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Continuing with the offices of Christ series, we will look at the first office that Christ holds, namely that of prophet.
What is a prophet in the Biblical sense? There may be many definitions, but the one I personally think is most descriptive, is:
A prophet is an accredited messenger from God.
Let’s look at that in a [...]
Why Christians need to confess
Posted in Theology on November 21, 2006 | 6 Comments »
In the comments section of the Sinners or children of God?, Judah and Turgonian have been very helpful to advance some of the thinking.
The discussion has evolved into a question of why children of God need to continue to confess their sins. The answer, in short, is sanctification.
I have found a very helpful resource, a [...]
The offices of Christ
Posted in Theology on November 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I am starting a new series today on the offices of Christ. It is necessary to know Christs offices because when we proclaim the gospel, and when we teach or discuss with others, we need to know who and what Christ is. It is common and correct to state that Christ is one person of [...]
Sinners, or children of God?
Posted in Theology on November 17, 2006 | 8 Comments »
Are Christians to be called sinners, or are they children of God? Is there a difference? Are those necessarily mutually exclusive? What shall Christians then call themselves?
We know that everyone sins. But is it proper to call justified believers sinners? By inclusion into the kingdom and covenant of God through faith, Christians are given the [...]
Christianity as an intellectual pursuit
Posted in Apologetics on November 15, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
CADRE Comments: Christianity As An Intellectual Pursuit
This is a great post by BK at the Christian Cadre blog. I once again saw the fallacy propogated that Christianity is a matter of blind, irrational faith, and this post goes some way to address that.
