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{"content":[{"abbv":"wsc","answer":"Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.","citation":"WSC 26","long_citation":"Shorter Catechism 26","name":"Shorter Catechism","number":"26","prooftexts":{},"question":"How doth Christ execute the office of a king?","section_title":"","type":"catechism"},{"abbv":"wlc","answer":"Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, and giving them officers, laws, and censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, and correcting them for their sins, preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings, restraining and overcoming all their enemies, and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, and their good; and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.","citation":"WLC 45","long_citation":"Larger Catechism 45","name":"Larger Catechism","number":"45","prooftexts":{},"question":"How doth Christ execute the office of a king?","section_title":"","type":"catechism"}],"content_with_prooftexts":[{"abbv":"wsc","answer":"Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us,<sup id='fnref:wsc1'><a href='#fn:wsc1' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>1</a></sup> and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.<sup id='fnref:wsc2'><a href='#fn:wsc2' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>2</a></sup>","citation":"WSC 26","long_citation":"Shorter Catechism 26","name":"Shorter Catechism","number":"26","prooftexts":{"1":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Psalm 110:3</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110003.01-1\">Your people will offer themselves freely<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on the day of your power,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>in holy garments;<br />\nfrom the womb of the morning,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the dew of your youth will be yours.</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Matthew 28:18-20</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p40028018.01-2\">And Jesus came and said to them, <span class=\"woc\">“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</span> <span class=\"woc\">Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</span> <span class=\"woc\">teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”</span></p>\n</div><h5>John 17:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p43017002.01-3\"><span class=\"woc\">since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.</span></p>\n</div><h5>Colossians 1:13</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p51001013.01-4\">He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","2":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Psalm 2:6-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002006.01-1\">“As for me, I have set my King<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on Zion, my holy hill.”</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002007.01-1\">I will tell of the decree:<br />\nThe <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> said to me, “You are my Son;<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>today I have begotten you.<br />\n Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the ends of the earth your possession.<br />\n You shall break them with a rod of iron<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Psalm 110:1-2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\">\n\n<div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110001.10-2\"><span class=\"chapter-num\" id=\"v19110001-2\">110:1 </span>The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> says to my Lord:<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>“Sit at my right hand,<br />\nuntil I make your enemies your footstool.”</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110002.01-2\">The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> sends forth from Zion<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>your mighty scepter.<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>Rule in the midst of your enemies!</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Matthew 12:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p40012028.01-3\"><span class=\"woc\">But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.</span></p>\n</div><h5>1 Corinthians 15:24-26</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p46015024.01-4\">Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.</p>\n</div><h5>Colossians 2:15</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p51002015.01-5\">He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>"},"question":"How doth Christ execute the office of a king?","section_title":"","type":"catechism"},{"abbv":"wlc","answer":"Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself,<sup id='fnref:wlc1'><a href='#fn:wlc1' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>1</a></sup> and giving them officers,<sup id='fnref:wlc2'><a href='#fn:wlc2' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>2</a></sup> laws,<sup id='fnref:wlc3'><a href='#fn:wlc3' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>3</a></sup> and censures, by which he visibly governs them;<sup id='fnref:wlc4'><a href='#fn:wlc4' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>4</a></sup> in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,<sup id='fnref:wlc5'><a href='#fn:wlc5' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>5</a></sup> rewarding their obedience,<sup id='fnref:wlc6'><a href='#fn:wlc6' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>6</a></sup> and correcting them for their sins,<sup id='fnref:wlc7'><a href='#fn:wlc7' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>7</a></sup> preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,<sup id='fnref:wlc8'><a href='#fn:wlc8' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>8</a></sup> restraining and overcoming all their enemies,<sup id='fnref:wlc9'><a href='#fn:wlc9' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>9</a></sup> and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,<sup id='fnref:wlc10'><a href='#fn:wlc10' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>10</a></sup> and their good;<sup id='fnref:wlc11'><a href='#fn:wlc11' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>11</a></sup> and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.<sup id='fnref:wlc12'><a href='#fn:wlc12' rel='footnote' style='text-decoration: none;'>12</a></sup>","citation":"WLC 45","long_citation":"Larger Catechism 45","name":"Larger Catechism","number":"45","prooftexts":{"1":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Acts 15:14-16</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p44015014.01-1\">Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written,</p>\n <div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p44015016.01-1\">“‘After this I will return,<br />\nand I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen;<br />\nI will rebuild its ruins,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span> and I will restore it,</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Genesis 49:10</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p01049010.01-2\">The scepter shall not depart from Judah,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,<br />\nuntil tribute comes to him;<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>Psalm 110:3</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110003.01-3\">Your people will offer themselves freely<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on the day of your power,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>in holy garments;<br />\nfrom the womb of the morning,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the dew of your youth will be yours.</p>\n</div>\n</div><h5>John 17:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p43017002.01-4\"><span class=\"woc\">since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","2":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Ephesians 4:11-12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p49004011.01-1\">And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,</p>\n</div><h5>1 Corinthians 12:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p46012028.01-2\">And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","3":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Isaiah 33:22</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p23033022.01-1\">For the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our judge; the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our lawgiver;<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our king; he will save us. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","4":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Matthew 18:17-18</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p40018017.01-1\"><span class=\"woc\">If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.</span> <span class=\"woc\">Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.</span></p>\n</div><h5>1 Corinthians 5:4-5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p46005004.01-2\">When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","5":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Acts 5:31</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p44005031.01-1\">God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","6":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Revelation 22:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p66022012.01-1\"><span class=\"woc\">“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done.</span></p>\n</div><h5>Revelation 2:10</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p66002010.01-2\"><span class=\"woc\">Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","7":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Revelation 3:19</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p66003019.01-1\"><span class=\"woc\">Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","8":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Isaiah 63:9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p23063009.01-1\">In all their affliction he was afflicted,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the angel of his presence saved them;<br />\nin his love and in his pity he redeemed them;<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","9":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>1 Corinthians 15:25</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p46015025.01-1\">For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.</p>\n</div><h5>Psalm 110:1-2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\">\n\n<div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110001.10-2\"><span class=\"chapter-num\" id=\"v19110001-2\">110:1 </span>The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> says to my Lord:<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>“Sit at my right hand,<br />\nuntil I make your enemies your footstool.”</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110002.01-2\">The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> sends forth from Zion<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>your mighty scepter.<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>Rule in the midst of your enemies! (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","10":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Romans 14:10-11</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p45014010.01-1\">Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written,</p>\n<div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p45014011.05-1\">“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and every tongue shall confess to God.” (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","11":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>Romans 8:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p45008028.01-1\">And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>","12":"<div class=\"esv\"><h5>2 Thessalonians 1:8-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><p id=\"p53001008.01-1\">in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,</p>\n</div><h5>Psalm 2:8-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\"><div class=\"block-indent\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002008.01-2\">Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the ends of the earth your possession.<br />\n You shall break them with a rod of iron<br />\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.” (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>"},"question":"How doth Christ execute the office of a king?","section_title":"","type":"catechism"}],"feed":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<title></title>\n\n</head>\n<body>\n<h5 class=\"header mb-1\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:18px\">Shorter Catechism</h5>\n<p class=\"question mb-0\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:16px\"><span class=\"q\">Q <em>26.</em></span>\nHow doth Christ execute the office of a king?</p>\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:16px\"><p style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"q\">A. </span> Christ executeth the office of a king, in subduing us to himself, in ruling and defending us,<sup id=\"fnref:wsc1\"><a href=\"#fn:wsc1\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">1</a></sup> and in restraining and conquering all his and our enemies.<sup id=\"fnref:wsc2\"><a href=\"#fn:wsc2\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">2</a></sup></p></div>\n\n <div class=\"prooftexts\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">\n <ol class=\"disc\">\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:1\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 110:3</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110003.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Your people will offer themselves freely\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on the day of your power,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>in holy garments;\nfrom the womb of the morning,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the dew of your youth will be yours.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Matthew 28:18-20</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p40028018.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And Jesus came and said to them, <span class=\"woc\">\u201cAll authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.</span> <span class=\"woc\">Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,</span> <span class=\"woc\">teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.\u201d</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">John 17:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p43017002.01-3\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Colossians 1:13</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p51001013.01-4\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:2\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 2:6-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002006.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\u201cAs for me, I have set my King\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on Zion, my holy hill.\u201d</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002007.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">I will tell of the decree:\nThe <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> said to me, \u201cYou are my Son;\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>today I have begotten you.\n Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the ends of the earth your possession.\n You shall break them with a rod of iron\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.\u201d</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 110:1-2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110001.10-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"chapter-num\" id=\"v19110001-2\">110:1\u00a0</span>The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> says to my Lord:\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>\u201cSit at my right hand,\nuntil I make your enemies your footstool.\u201d</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110002.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> sends forth from Zion\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>your mighty scepter.\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>Rule in the midst of your enemies!</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Matthew 12:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p40012028.01-3\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Corinthians 15:24-26</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p46015024.01-4\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death.</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Colossians 2:15</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p51002015.01-5\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n </ol>\n </div>\n\n <h5 class=\"header mb-1\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:18px\">Larger Catechism</h5>\n<p class=\"question mb-0\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:16px\"><span class=\"q\">Q <em>45.</em></span>\nHow doth Christ execute the office of a king?</p>\n<div class=\"answer\" style=\"display:block; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:16px\"><p style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"q\">A. </span> Christ executeth the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc1\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc1\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">1</a></sup> and giving them officers,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc2\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc2\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">2</a></sup> laws,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc3\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc3\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">3</a></sup> and censures, by which he visibly governs them;<sup id=\"fnref:wlc4\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc4\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">4</a></sup> in bestowing saving grace upon his elect,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc5\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc5\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">5</a></sup> rewarding their obedience,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc6\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc6\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">6</a></sup> and correcting them for their sins,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc7\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc7\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">7</a></sup> preserving and supporting them under all their temptations and sufferings,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc8\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc8\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">8</a></sup> restraining and overcoming all their enemies,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc9\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc9\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">9</a></sup> and powerfully ordering all things for his own glory,<sup id=\"fnref:wlc10\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc10\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">10</a></sup> and their good;<sup id=\"fnref:wlc11\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc11\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">11</a></sup> and also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, and obey not the gospel.<sup id=\"fnref:wlc12\"><a href=\"#fn:wlc12\" rel=\"footnote\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\">12</a></sup></p></div>\n\n <div class=\"prooftexts\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">\n <ol class=\"disc\">\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:1\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Acts 15:14-16</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p44015014.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Simeon has related how God first visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written,</p>\n <div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p44015016.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\u201c\u2018After this I will return,\nand I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen;\nI will rebuild its ruins,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span> and I will restore it,</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Genesis 49:10</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p01049010.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">The scepter shall not depart from Judah,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,\nuntil tribute comes to him;\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 110:3</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110003.01-3\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Your people will offer themselves freely\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>on the day of your power,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>in holy garments;\nfrom the womb of the morning,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the dew of your youth will be yours.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">John 17:2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p43017002.01-4\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:2\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Ephesians 4:11-12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p49004011.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Corinthians 12:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p46012028.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, helping, administrating, and various kinds of tongues. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:3\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Isaiah 33:22</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p23033022.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">For the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our judge; the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our lawgiver;\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>the <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> is our king; he will save us. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:4\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Matthew 18:17-18</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p40018017.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.</span> <span class=\"woc\">Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Corinthians 5:4-5</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p46005004.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus, you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:5\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Acts 5:31</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p44005031.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:6\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Revelation 22:12</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p66022012.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">\u201cBehold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay everyone for what he has done.</span></p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Revelation 2:10</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p66002010.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:7\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Revelation 3:19</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p66003019.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"woc\">Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.</span> (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:8\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Isaiah 63:9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p23063009.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">In all their affliction he was afflicted,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the angel of his presence saved them;\nin his love and in his pity he redeemed them;\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:9\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">1 Corinthians 15:25</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p46015025.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 110:1-2</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110001.10-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\"><span class=\"chapter-num\" id=\"v19110001-2\">110:1\u00a0</span>The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> says to my Lord:\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>\u201cSit at my right hand,\nuntil I make your enemies your footstool.\u201d</p>\n <p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19110002.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">The <span class=\"small-caps\">Lord</span> sends forth from Zion\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>your mighty scepter.\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>Rule in the midst of your enemies! (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:10\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Romans 14:10-11</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p45014010.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written,</p>\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p45014011.05-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\u201cAs I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and every tongue shall confess to God.\u201d (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:11\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Romans 8:28</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p45008028.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n <li class=\"footnote\" id=\"fn:12\">\n <div class=\"esv\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">2 Thessalonians 1:8-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p id=\"p53001008.01-1\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">in flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might,</p>\n</div>\n<h5 style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0; font-size:14px\">Psalm 2:8-9</h5>\n<div class=\"esv-text\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<div class=\"block-indent\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">\n<p class=\"line-group\" id=\"p19002008.01-2\" style=\"display:inline; font-family:Georgia, Serif; margin:0; padding:0\">Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and the ends of the earth your possession.\n You shall break them with a rod of iron\n<span class=\"indent\"></span>and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.\u201d (<a href=\"http://www.esv.org\" class=\"copyright\">ESV</a>)</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n </li>\n \n </ol>\n </div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","title":"How doth Christ execute the office of a king?"}