As Prophet He brings knowledge, i.e. light, delivers the understanding from sin’s darkness, and establishes the kingdom of truth. As Priest He brings the sacrifice, cancels the guilt and thereby the consciousness of guilt, thus delivering the feelings from the crippling pressure of misery and an accusing conscience, and establishes the kingdom of peace and joy. As King He rules the will, guides it in paths of holiness, and establishes the kingdom of love and righteousness.

Erich Sauer, The Triumph of the Crucified, pp. 18-19