A Catechism for Girls and Boys

Part III: Questions about Salvation

86. Q. How is Christ a priest?
        A. He died for our sins and prays to God for us.

(Click through to read scriptural proof.)

• Psalm 110:4
  

  The LORD has sworn

  and will not change his mind,

  “You are a priest forever

  after the order of Melchizedek.”

• 1 Timothy 2:5-6
  

  For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.

• Hebrews 4:14-16
  

  Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

• Hebrews 7:24-25
  

  …but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

• 1 John 2:1-2
  

  My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

Scripture quoted from the English Standard Version.

Taken from A Catechism for Girls and Boys found here.

Previously posted questions and answers.