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Prophet, Priest, and King: The Roles of Christ in the Bible and Our Roles Today is unavailable, but you can change that!

Although early church fathers recognized the different roles of Christ, John Calvin was the first to call attention to his distinct offices of prophet, priest, and king. Starting in Genesis, these offices recur time and again throughout the Bible. Viewed alongside Christ’s humiliation and exultation, they give us a fully rounded understanding of his work, as well as insight into the ongoing work...

Preliminary conclusions about the role of a prophet can be drawn from the events before Israel became a nation at Mount Sinai (see chapter 1). The work of the prophet centers on the word of God and prayer. Both of these are evident in Abraham as he receives revelation from God (Gen. 15:1) and prays for Abimelech and his household (ch. 20). Adam and Eve receive revelation from God when he gives them a specific command, but Eve mishandles the word of God
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