Westminster Larger Catechism

Q42

Why was our Mediator called Christ?

Our Mediator was called Christ, because he was anointed with the Holy Ghost above measure,161 and so set apart, and fully furnished with all authority and ability,162 to execute the offices of prophet,163 priest,164 and king of his church,165 in the estate both of his humiliation and exaltation.
Doctrine

Scripture Proofs

161
John 3:34Psalm 45:7
162
John 6:27Matthew 28:18-20
163
Acts 3:21-22Luke 4:18Luke 4:21
164
Hebrews 5:5-7Hebrews 4:14-15
165
Psalm 2:6Matthew 21:5Isaiah 9:6-7Philippians 2:8-11

See also

Westminster Shorter CatechismQ23What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?
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