As we have examined the OT background of the Threefold Office we have seen that this pattern was a part of the original creation and was also expected of Israel as a whole. Individually, each of these offices within Israel anticipated the coming of one who would fulfill these roles in ways that mere men never could. The OT prophets anticipate that…
"Faith Alone in Christ Alone"
"Faith Alone in Christ Alone"
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Last week we began to examine the division of the Threefold Office within the nation of Israel. The prophetic office was instituted by God so that He might proclaim His Word to His people. While the prophet represented God to the people, it was also necessary for someone to represent the people before God. The office of priest was instituted by God…
“What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” –Mathew 8:27b Well friends, it’s finally here; the end of another election cycle. This coming Tuesday, November 8th Americans will head to the polls to select the 45th President of the United States as well as to cast their vote for various down-ballot candidates. While there have always been…
9 God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him. 10 And God said to him, “Your name is Jacob; no longer shall your name be called Jacob, but Israel shall be your name.” So he called his name Israel. 11 And God said to him, “I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply. A nation and a…
“I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the…