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Question How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
Answer Christ executeth the office of prophet in revealing to us, by his word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation. 1
[1] John 1:18; 1 Peter 1:10–12; John 15:15; 20:31

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Was Christ’s prophetical office foretold under the Old Testament?
Yes.

The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee, from the midst of thee, a prophet like unto me,
Deuteronomy 18:15

Was Moses then a great prophet?
Yes.

There arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses,
Deuteronomy 34:10

Was Christ like unto Moses raised up from amongst his brethren?
Yes.

For he was taken from among men,
Hebrews 5:1

Was he like Moses in meekness?
Yes.

Learn of me, for I am meek,
Matthew 11:29

And in faithfulness?
Yes.

All things that I have heard of the Father, I have made known unto you,
John 15:15

Did he like Moses confirm his doctrine by miracles?
Yes.

The works that I do, bear witness of me,
John 5:36

But was he greater than Moses?
Yes.

For Moses was faithful as a servant, but Christ as a Son,
Hebrews 3:5


Did Christ as a prophet foretell future events?
Yes.

The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy,
Revelation 19:10

Did he open the way of salvation by himself?
Yes.

Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ,
John 1:17

Did he make a fuller discovery of a future state than had been made before?
Yes.

Life and immortality are brought to light by the gospel,
2 Timothy 1:10

Did he reveal the whole will of God?
Yes.

I have given them the words which thou gavest unto me,
John 17:8


Was Christ a divine teacher?
Yes.

We know that thou art a teacher come from God,
John 3:2

Was he a plain teacher?
Yes.

Now speakest thou plainly,
John 16:29

Was he a prudent teacher?
Yes.

He taught them as they were able to bear,
Mark 4:33

Was he an affectionate teacher?
Yes.

They wondered at the gracious words that proceed out of his mouth,
Luke 4:22

Was he a powerful teacher?
Yes.

He taught them as one having authority,
Matthew 7:20

Was he an eloquent teacher?
Yes.

He had the tongue of the learned,
Isaiah 50:4

But was his success in teaching equal to his qualifications for it?
No.

All day long I have stretched forth my hands to a disobedient and gainsaying people,
Romans 10:21


Did Christ execute the office of a prophet before his incarnation?
Yes.

For he went and preached to the spirits in prison,
1 Peter 3:19

Did he execute this office whilst upon earth?
Yes.

Jesus went about teaching in their synagogues,
Matthew 4:23

And doth he execute it in heaven?
Yes.

He speaketh from heaven,
Hebrews 12:25

Doth Christ reveal the will of God objectively by his word?
Yes.

These things are written that ye might believe,
John 20:31

And subjectively by his Spirit?
Yes.

When the spirit of truth is come, he will guide you into all truth,
John 16:13

And is the latter as well as the former necessary to our salvation?
Yes.

For if any man have not the Spirit of Christ he is none of his,
Romans 8:9


Should we learn of this teacher?
Yes.

Hear ye him,
Matthew 17:5

And is it at our peril if we do not?
Yes.

Every soul that will not hear that Prophet shall be destroyed from among the people,
Acts 3:23

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Question How doth Christ execute the office of a prophet?
Answer Christ executeth the office of a prophet, in his revealing to the church, 1 in all ages, by his Spirit and word, 2 in divers ways of administration, 3 the whole will of God, 4 in all things concerning their edification and salvation. 5
[1] John 1:18
[2] 1 Peter 1:10–12
[3] Hebrews 1:1–2
[4] John 15:15
[5] Acts 20:23; Ephesians 4:11–13; John 20:31