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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: Hi, Dalcent! Clearly Scripture has themes that seem conflicting... we are all called priestly kings (yet, how many of us truly behave in regards to our titles?); we are all called to Salvation; yet Christ Himself does not guarantee salvation to all--but to those who believe! (John 1:10-12; 3:19-21; Matthew 20:28) So... to serve the Lord as Priests and Bishops not everyone that throws on a robe and claims a pulpit is truly a representative of Christ! (Acts 8:14-25; 9:17; 1 Timothy 3:1-10; Titus 1:5-9; James 5:14; Galatians 2:9) Further... Paul speaks on the Gift of the Holy Spirit... how not all are called to minister in the same manner (1 Corinthians 12:28-31). Clearly, we can all claim to serve the Lord, but not all are given the same Gift nor the same task to perform! God Bless! Angel |
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JCrichton |