Prophet, Priest + King of the New Covenant

Prophet, Priest + King of the New Covenant
Jesus is the great Prophet who reveals God’s nature, will and ways (Heb. 1:1-4; Deut. 18:18), for He speaks with greater authority than all other revelators of God (Heb. 1:1-4; John 1:18). Jesus initiated God’s New Covenant, sealed in His blood (Luke 22:20), and fulfilled all the covenant promises of God’s dealings with humankind (2 Cor. 1:22; see above). As High Priest over His chosen people He is the one Mediator able to bring humankind to God (1 Tim. 2:5), mediating the best of all covenants based on God’s sure promises (Heb. 8:6). He has sanctified and is making perfect forever His specially chosen people (Heb. 10:14). He is the supreme King of all (Luke 19:38; John 12:15; 1 Tim. 1:17; 6:15; Rev. 17:14), reigning and ruling from the right hand of the Majesty on High, and will coming again to establish His everlasting kingdom here on earth (Luke 11:2; Dan. 2:44; 4:3; 7:14)

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