Christ as High Priest means He intercedes for us before God, having offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Hebrews 4:14-16).
In the Reformed tradition, the role of Christ as our High Priest is fundamental to understanding His work of atonement. Hebrews 4:14-16 presents Christ as the great High Priest who has passed into the heavens and can sympathize with our weaknesses. He intercedes for us, providing direct access to God the Father. Unlike the Levitical priests who offered sacrifices repeatedly, Christ offered Himself once for all, securing eternal redemption for His people. This highlights the sufficiency of His sacrifice and the assurance of His unceasing advocacy on our behalf.
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