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

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Christ's priesthood is superior because He mediates a better covenant with perfect atonement for sins.

In Hebrews chapter 8, the author emphasizes that Christ's priesthood is after the order of Melchizedek, not Aaron. This distinction highlights that Christ's ministry is not based on the flawed system of the Old Covenant, which relied on repetitive animal sacrifices that could never truly take away sins. Instead, Christ became the ultimate High Priest, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice once for all, thus establishing a covenant that guarantees forgiveness and eternal life for His elect. His priesthood provides believers with direct access to God, affirming His role as the sole mediator between God and man.
Scripture References: Hebrews 8:1-6, Hebrews 7:14-17, John 6:37

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