Children's Catechism (61 - 70)

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Q. 61. How were pious persons saved before the coming of Christ?

A. By believing in a Savior to come.


Q. 62. How did they show their faith?

A. By offering sacrifices on God's altar.


Q. 63. What did these sacrifices represent?

A. Christ, the Lamb of God, who was to die for sinners.


Q. 64. What offices has Christ?

A. Christ has three offices.


Q. 65. What are they?

A. The offices of a prophet, of a priest, and of a king.


Q. 66. How is Christ a prophet?

A. Because he teaches us the will of God.


Q. 67. How is Christ a priest?

A. Because he died for our sins and pleads with God for us.


Q. 68. How is Christ a king?

A. Because he rules over us and defends us.


Q. 69. Why do you need Christ as a prophet?

A. Because I am ignorant.


Q. 70. Why do you need Christ as a priest?

A. Because I am guilty.


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