What offices does Christ execute as our Redeemer?

Christ executes the offices of prophet, priest, and king as part of His role as our Redeemer. This understanding is grounded in the Scripture and is a central tenet of Christian theology, particularly as articulated in the Westminster Shorter Catechism.

As a prophet, Christ reveals God's will to humanity. He speaks God's truth and conveys divine revelation, ultimately fulfilling the prophetic role through His teaching, which guides believers to understand God’s nature and His plan for redemption.

In His role as priest, Christ mediates between God and humanity. He offers Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin, thus satisfying divine justice and reconciling believers to God. This priestly function highlights the aspect of Christ's redemptive work that addresses the need for atonement and represents believers before the Father, advocating on their behalf.

As a king, Christ exercises sovereignty over all creation, ruling with authority and power. His kingship involves not just the governance of the world but also leading and protecting His people as they live under His reign. This aspect underscores the believer's call to live in obedience and submission to Christ's lordship.

Each of these offices contributes uniquely to the overarching theme of redemption, illustrating the fullness of Christ’s work and His complete fulfillment of the