The Christ, or Messiah (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

The Christ, or Messiah (Sadler's Church Teacher's Manual)

The Christ, or Messiah is Section XVI of The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction, Michael Ferrebee Sadler's 1872 expansion of the Church Catechism in question-and-answer form.

Summary

Sadler interprets Christ as the anointed one. He develops the traditional threefold office of prophet, priest, and king as the framework for understanding the Messiah.

Sadler's Text

Sadler's catechetical treatment of this topic is anchored in the statement, "We mean the anointed One — the Messiah." He further explains the section by saying, "To those of Prophet, Priest, and King."

Theological Themes

• Messiahship
• Prophet, priest, and king
• Anointing
• Old Testament expectation

Scripture References

The following references are representative biblical texts used or implied in this section of Sadler's catechetical exposition:

• Acts 2:36
• Acts 9:22
• Psalm 2:1-2
• Daniel 9:26
• Isaiah 61:1
• 1 Samuel 16:13

Anglican Context

This section belongs to Sadler's exposition of the baptismal promise to believe the articles of the Christian faith. It is especially connected with the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed, and the use of the creeds in Anglican public worship. Sadler's treatment reflects nineteenth-century Church of England catechesis and should be read as a historical Anglican source alongside current provincial formularies and catechetical resources.

See Also

• The Church Teacher's Manual of Christian Instruction
• Apostles' Creed
• Nicene Creed
• Church Catechism
• Anglican Doctrine