Westminster Larger Catechism Study

WLC – Q. 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

Q. 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?A. Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, in all ages, by his Spirit and word, in divers ways of administration, the whole will of God, in all things concerning their edification and salvation. I’m really excited about where… Continue reading WLC – Q. 43. How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?

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WLC – Q. 42. Why was our mediator called Christ?

Q. 42. Why was our mediator called Christ?A. Our mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure; and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability, to execute the offices of prophet, priest, and king of his church, in the estate both of his humiliation and… Continue reading WLC – Q. 42. Why was our mediator called Christ?

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WLC – Q. 41. Why was our mediator called Jesus?

Q. 41. Why was our mediator called Jesus?A. Our mediator was called Jesus, because he saveth his people from their sins. What is the literal meaning of the name Jesus? The name Jesus is a Greek form corresponding to the Hebrew name Joshua or Jehoshua, meaning "Jehovah is salvation." Who decided that our Savior should… Continue reading WLC – Q. 41. Why was our mediator called Jesus?

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WLC – Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God and man in one person?

Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God and man in one person?A. It was requisite that the mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each nature might be accepted of God for… Continue reading WLC – Q. 40. Why was it requisite that the mediator should be God and man in one person?