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How do we know Christ is our High Priest?

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Christ is our High Priest because He offered Himself once for all, providing a perfect sacrifice for sin, as articulated in Hebrews 10:10.

In Hebrews 10:10, it is stated, 'By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.' This establishes Christ as our High Priest who not only offers the sacrifice but is Himself the sacrifice that atones for our sins. Unlike the Levitical priests who offered sacrifices that could only cover sin temporarily, Christ's sacrifice is sufficient, effective, and final. As our High Priest, He entered into the Holy of Holies with His own blood, thus enabling believers to draw near to God with confidence. His priestly work assures us that our sins are fully dealt with, and we can approach God's throne with boldness, knowing we are accepted in Christ.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:4, Revelation 1:5, Exodus 40:13, Hebrews 9:11-12, Romans 3:26, Hebrews 9:26, Hebrews 7:24-25, Hebrews 4:14

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