he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living” (Romans 14:9). “… so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow” (Philippians 2:10). Also, the title Christ expresses the claim that Jesus fulfilled all three ministries for which men were anointed in Old Testament times, being prophet (a messenger from God) and priest (one who mediates with God for us by sacrifice) as well as being king. The glory of this conjunction of roles is only seen when we relate it to our actual needs. What do we
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