the geneva catechism 4 (continued)
31. What briefly does it comprehend? That we acknowledge the Son of God as our Saviour, and the means by which He has redeemed us from death, and acquired salvation.
32. What is the meaning of the name Jesus which you give to Him? It means Saviour, and was given to Him by the angel at the command of God (Matt. 1:21).
33. Is this of more importance than if men had given it? Oh, yes. For since God wills that He be called so, He must be so in truth.
34. What, next, is meant by the name of Christ? By this title His office is still better expressed---for it signifies that He was appointed by the Father to be ordained King, Priest, and Prophet.
35. How do you know that? Because according to the Scripture, anointing is used for these three things. Also, because they are attributed to Him many times.
36. But with what kind of oil was He anointed? Not with visible oil as was used for ancient kings, priests, and prophets, but this anointing was by the grace of the Holy Spirit, who is the reality signified by that outward anointing made in time past (Isa. 61:1, Ps. 45:7).
37. But what is this Kingdom of which you speak? It is spiritual, and consists in the Word and Spirit of God, and includes righteousness and life.
38. What of the priesthood? It is the office and prerogative of presenting Himself before God to obtain grace and favour, and appease His wrath in offering a sacrifice which is acceptable to Him.
39. In what sense do you call Christ a Prophet? Because on coming down into the world (Isa. 7:14) He was the sovereign messenger and ambassador of God His Father, to give full exposition of God's will toward the world and so put an end to all prophecies and revelations (Heb. 1:2).