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How do we know that Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek?

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The New Testament confirms that Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek through divine declaration.

Hebrews 7 explicitly states that Jesus is a high priest 'after the power of an endless life' (Hebrews 7:16). This declaration establishes that Jesus is not part of the Levitical priesthood, which was based on ancestry, but rather is appointed by God through an oath, affirming His role as a unique mediator of a new covenant. The change in the priesthood necessitated a change in the law, demonstrating that Jesus represents a superior priesthood as established in Hebrews 7:21.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:16-21

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New Priesthood, New Law
Mikal Smith · Aug 6, 2023
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