Prophet, Priest, and King: The Roles of Christ in the Bible and Our Roles Today

Although early church fathers recognized the different roles of Christ, John Calvin was the first to call attention to his distinct offices of prophet, priest, and king. Starting in Genesis, these offices recur time and again throughout the Bible. Viewed alongside Christ's humiliation and exultation, they give us a fully rounded understanding of his work, as well as insight into the ongoing work of the church. In this biblical theology, Richard Belcher explores and defines the basic functions of prophets, priests, and kings through an analysis of key Old Testament texts before discussing the fulfillment of these offices in Christ and the transformation of these offices for the church, its leaders, and individual believers. Includes study questions.

• A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised
• Genesis: The Beginning of God's Plan of Salvation (Focus on the Bible)
• Cracking Old Testament Codes: A Guide to Interpreting the Literary Genres of the Old Testament
• Ancient Israelite Literature in its Cultural Context
• The Christ of the Covenants
• Should Christians Embrace Evolution: Biblical & Scientific Responses
• The Shadow of Christ in the Law of Moses
• He Gave Us Stories: The Bible Student's Guide to Interpreting Old Testament Narratives
• Kingdom of Priests: A History of Old Testament Israel
• Interpreting the Prophetic Word: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament