The Godhead in the Messianic Offices

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The doctrine of the Trinity, also referred to as the Godhead, is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity that asserts that there is one God, the creator of all things (1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 104:30; Isaiah 42:5) who exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Godhead holds specific roles in relation to the three Messianic offices of prophet, priest, and king. In the person of the Messiah, all the fulness of the Godhead bodily dwelleth (Colossians 2:9).

In Matthew 3:17, it is stated that the Father anointed the Son, who is the great Prophet like unto Moses (Deuteronomy 8:18; Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37; Matthew 21:11), with the Holy Spirit. This passage highlights the role of the Son as the chosen one of God the Father, and the Holy Spirit as the power that enables him to fulfill his mission as a Prophet. The Son, as Messiah the Prophet, is the one who speaks on behalf of God and reveals God's will to humanity.

Hebrews 9:14 states that the Son, who is the High Priest like Melchizedek, offered himself to the Father through the Spirit. This passage highlights the role of the Son as the mediator between God and humanity. As the Priest, he offers himself as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity, making it possible for people to have a relationship with God the Father. The Holy Spirit plays an essential role in this Messianic office of the Priest, as it is through the Spirit that the Son is able to offer himself to the Father.

Finally, Revelation 22:1 states that the Holy Spirit flows from the throne where the Son, who is the King of Kings (Revelation 19:16), and the root and offspring of David, is seated on the right hand of the Father. This passage highlights the role of the Son as the ruler and judge of humanity (Psalm 2:9; Revelation 2:27). The Holy Spirit, which flows from the throne, is the power that enables the Son to rule and judge justly as Messiah the King.

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