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NASB | Exodus 19:6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 19:6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation [set apart for My purpose].' These are the words that you shall speak to the Israelites." |
Bible Question:
In what way does the priesthood of all believers (Christians) differ from the priesthood held by all OT Jews? The Jews had a professional Levitical priesthood alongside this, as do the major historic Christian denominations. I read in an evangelical bookstore today that Ignatius of Antioch writing around 100 AD claimed only overseers / bishops could preside at the Lord's Supper and this was against the 'biblical model.' What direct verses could be offered to suggest that a Christian layman blessing the bread and the wine is a better 'biblical model.'? Regards Dalcent |
Bible Answer: Hello Dalcent, You ask an excellent question! :-) Here's how I would respond. 1. God intended for Israel to be a kingdom of priests: Exod 19:5-6 (ESV) Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; [6] and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel. 2. God does not limit NT priesthood to episkopos (bishop) or presbuteros (elder). For instance: 1 Pet 2:5 (ESV) you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1 Pet 2:9 (ESV) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession... We individually have this access to God. It would seem improper to limit administering sacraments to a few. Steve |
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JCrichton |