Q. 26. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
Question. How doth Christ execute the office of a king?
Answer. Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.
Proofs.
- [a] Ps. 110:3; Matt. 28:18-20; John 17:2; Col. 1:13
- [b] Ps. 2:6-9; 110:1-2; Matt. 12:28; ICor. 15:24-26; Col. 2:15
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Citation: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 26, Wikisource digital text.
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Scripture refs: 1CO.15.24-1CO.15.26, COL.1.13, COL.2.15, JHN.17.2, MAT.12.28, MAT.28.18-MAT.28.20, PSA.110.1-PSA.110.2, PSA.110.3, PSA.2.6-PSA.2.9
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