The priesthood of all believetrs

[IreneMcg]

The Bible is quite clear in teaching the concept of the priesthood of all believers.

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1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous ligh

Now who do you think Peter was talking about here? He was talking about the Church of Jesus Christ all those who know Jesus as Saviour.We are a royal priesthood, we are God's own people. As believers in Christ weas Christians present ourselves a living sacrifices and we should carry out God's work in his service.

Wow, we are to be living sacrifices , live holy lives in a manner pleasing and acceptable to God, we are to serve God . We are not to follow the ways of this world..

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Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Jesus is our High Priest, he is our intercessor between God and Man Note in verse 16 we can come boldly into the throne of grace and it is from Him our High Priest that we can obtain mercy and find grace in our time of need.

Even in the Old Testament there was reference to God's people, being a kingdom of priests, and being a holy nation.

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Exo 19:6 And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israe

The priesthood of all believers means that all Believers have access to God through faith in Jesus Christ without needing a human mediator.It also means that all Christians are called to be priests, we are part of the body of Christ, the Church and we are to minister to one another and share with one another asnd show God's love to others in the world.Our position as priests and being part of that priesthood is not something to boast about.

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Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

We are undeserving of this position of priesthood. BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I

[mobile21]

Again, I don't see why we need a "second front" to this debate if all the biblical arguments are in Sandra's thread:

THE PRIESTHOOD OF JESUS CHRIST

[other one]

I agree mobil, however the way you say it is a bit not welcoming to a new person.

I remember when I started here I didn't have the time or the will to spend three months going over all the past posts before I wanted to join in in the discussions. I also remember a few people that made me feel rather unwelcome by the way they posted things.

Sam

[IreneMcg]

The priesthood of all believers means that all Believers have access to God through faith in Jesus Christ without needing a human mediator.It also means that all Christians are called to be priests, we are part of the body of Christ, the Church and we are to minister to one another and share with one another asnd show God's love to others in the world.Our position as priests and being part of that priesthood is not something to boast about.

This is a new subject, it is about the priesthood of believers. Christ is our High Priest making intercession for us.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous ligh

This is about the position of believers.

[other one]

Irene, so was the other one from a catholic point of view........

[His son]

We are called to be Kings and Priests. We are called to be exactly like Christ while He was here and to do what He did while He was here. This is what God called us to. This is what we have to believe, and accept as possible through the Leadership Of The Holy Spirit, and should be considered our normal duty to our Lord.

[boblandis]

Otherwise known as sanctification.

[mobile21]

We are called to be Kings and Priests.

Exactly, we are called but not everyone answers that call to be a Priest (religious leader) or a King (political/social leader) of our respective communities.

The Bible tells us:

"for many be called, but few chosen." (Matt 20:16)

We are called to be exactly like Christ while He was here and to do what He did while He was here. This is what God called us to.

We are all called to be perfect:

"Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matt 5:48)

Now, to be called to be a Priest is quite a different thing.

[IreneMcg]

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous ligh

Who is the royal priesthood Mobile 21? Can you answer that from scripture?