Are generally considered as threefold.
1. A prophet to enlighten and instruct, John 6:14 . John 3:2 .
2. A priest to make atonement for his people, Isaiah 53:1-12 : Hebrews 7:1-28 :
3. A king to reign in, and rule over them, Zechariah 11:9 . Psalms 2:6 .
See articles INTERCESSION, MEDIATOR, &c.
Despite a stated reliance on the plain meaning of the Bible and the dictates of common sense, Buck's Theological Dictionary, first published in London in 1802, seeks to provide a textual basis for the evangelical community. By combining brief essays on orthodox belief and practice with historical entries on various denominations, Buck provided an interpretive lens that allowed antebellum Protestants to see Christianity's almost two millennia as their own history.Wikipedia
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