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How do we know Christ's priesthood is better than the Levitical priesthood?

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Christ's priesthood is superior because it is eternal and perfect, fulfilling the requirements of the law and achieving salvation.

The comparison between Christ's priesthood and the Levitical priesthood is a central theme in Hebrews 7. Christ's priesthood is described as 'after the order of Melchizedek' and is not based on genealogical descent, but rather on the 'power of an endless life.' This signifies that Christ's sacrifice is perfect and complete, contrasting sharply with the repetitive sacrifices of the Levitical priests that could never fully atone for sins. Through His one sacrifice, Christ accomplished full redemption and perfected forever those who are sanctified, fulfilling the law's requirement for perfection that the earthly priests could not achieve. This establishes both the sufficiency and supremacy of Christ's priesthood for believers.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:12-16, Hebrews 10:12-14, Romans 10:4

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