The Doctrine of Christ - Anointed Offices of Christ
"He (Andrew) first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah, which is, being interpreted, the Christ." (John 1:41)
In the Old Testament, men of God who were called for special service were initiated into three offices by an act of anointing. Each of these three offices finds its fulfillment in Christ. The titles Christ and Messiah literally mean "Anointed One."
Illustration: As the Prophet, like Moses (Deut. 18:15), Jesus declared the most complete revelation of the Father (John 1:18). As the faithful Priest (1 Sam. 2:35), He offered the ultimate sacrifice, the sacrifice of Himself (Heb. 9:14). As the King of Kings, He is not only in ultimate control now (Psalm 21:1), but will also reign a thousand years in His own kingdom (Rev. 20:1-6).
Application: Because Jesus is our Prophet, Priest, and King, believers should heed what He says as a Prophet in the Scriptures, come in prayer to Him as to a Priest, and serve Him as their King.
In the Old Testament, men of God who were called for special service were initiated into three offices by an act of anointing. Each of these three offices finds its fulfillment in Christ. The titles Christ and Messiah literally mean "Anointed One."
Illustration: As the Prophet, like Moses (Deut. 18:15), Jesus declared the most complete revelation of the Father (John 1:18). As the faithful Priest (1 Sam. 2:35), He offered the ultimate sacrifice, the sacrifice of Himself (Heb. 9:14). As the King of Kings, He is not only in ultimate control now (Psalm 21:1), but will also reign a thousand years in His own kingdom (Rev. 20:1-6).
Application: Because Jesus is our Prophet, Priest, and King, believers should heed what He says as a Prophet in the Scriptures, come in prayer to Him as to a Priest, and serve Him as their King.
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