Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Heavenly Ministry of Christ
May 8, 2024
Exploring Jesus' continuing ministry after ascension, his roles as prophet, priest, and king, and the transformative power of his prophetic ministry through Scripture.
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Christ Fulfills Adam’s Threefold Role
- Jesus fulfilled Adam's intended offices of prophet, priest, and king in a renewing way through his life, death, resurrection, ascension, and heavenly session.
- His ascension means he not only accomplished redemption but now applies it to believers from heaven.
Ascension Enables Ongoing Ministry
- After ascending, Jesus continues his ministry by applying redemption to us from heaven through ongoing prophetic, priestly, and kingly work.
- One aspect is his prophetic ministry given concretely by the New Testament and the Spirit-led apostolic witness.
Scripture As Christ’s Prophetic Voice
- Jesus continues as prophet primarily by giving the New Testament via the Spirit to the apostles and revealing truth and things to come.
- The Gospels, Epistles, and Revelation contain the prophetic voice he entrusted to the church.