This book serves to show that our Lords general office as mediator necessarily includes the particular offices of prophet, priest, and king. Sin had separated between us and God- and sin could only be expiated by sacrifice — hence the necessity ofMoreThis book serves to show that our Lords general office as mediator necessarily includes the particular offices of prophet, priest, and king.
Sin had separated between us and God- and sin could only be expiated by sacrifice — hence the necessity of his priesthood. We are alienated from the life of God, by the ignorance that is in us, because of the blindness of our hearts — hence the necessity of his prophetical office.
We are under bondage to sin, Satan, and the present evil world, and not only captives, but also willing captives — and hence the necessity of his kingly office. Thus his official character is complete, as it is commensurate to the utmost extent of our miseries and wants.