What does the Bible say about Christ as our high priest?
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The Bible presents Christ as our great high priest who offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, fulfilling the law and establishing a new covenant with His people.
The Book of Hebrews describes Christ as our great high priest who was uniquely suited for us—holy, harmless, undefiled, and exalted above the heavens. Unlike the earthly priests who had to offer sacrifices for their own sins before the people's, Christ offered Himself once for all, achieving complete salvation for those He represents (Hebrews 7:26-27). His priesthood is not after the order of Aaron but of Melchizedek, highlighting the eternal and unchanging nature of His mediatorial role, established upon better promises as outlined in the new covenant. Through His sacrificial death, Christ has procured eternal redemption for His people, perfecting forever those who are being sanctified (Hebrews 10:14).
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