Prophet, Priest, and King: The Roles of Christ in the Bible and Our Roles Today (Belcher) History After reading Mark Jones's Knowing

After reading Mark Jones's Knowing Sin

“Ryan McGraw’s introduction to covenant theology is wonderful

we continue to stand on the sturdy shoulders of these giants who first brought the Puritan way of life to American soil

and so he set out to learn theology

Careful attention to the text and perceptive pastoral application

Prophet, Priest, and King: The Roles of Christ in the Bible and Our Roles Today (Belcher) History After reading Mark Jones's KnowingAlthough 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 Christs 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