4/23/19 

Matthew 21:4-5

⁴ This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

⁵ “Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your king is coming to you,
    humble, and mounted on a donkey,
    on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”

This small quote from Zechariah is a sufficient testimony of Jesus’ kingship.  This is a part of the faith of the Reformed Church.  Jesus is prophet, priest, and king.  He holds this honor and fulfills these offices in and to His church.

To most Christians and also to secular historians, John Calvin is known for his formulation of theology emphasizing God’s sovereignty.  The simple understanding is Calvin equates to Calvinism, which is principally about predestination.  Make no mistake I do not deny Calvin’s  effective teaching of predestination.  In his systematic approach to theology this teaching was central.

But by Reformed scholars who are familiar with the great contribution of this mighty leader of the Reformation his greatest contribution was his teaching of the threefold office of Christ, which had not been recognized in its fullness and overwhelming importance until Calvin.  His clarity about Christ’s offices and the importance of this to the church cannot be overemphasized.  This basis of our salvation, sanctification and security is in Christ’s saving, keeping, and reigning over us.