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What does the Bible say about the priesthood of Christ?

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The Bible teaches that Christ's priesthood is superior to the Levitical priesthood, reflecting a change in the law and a fulfillment of God's covenant promises.

In Hebrews 7, the apostle emphasizes the superiority of Christ's priesthood, asserting that He is a Priest after the order of Melchizedek, which supersedes the Levitical priesthood. The argument is built on the premise that if the Levitical priesthood had brought perfection, there would be no need for another priest. However, it is evident that the former was unable to achieve this perfection, making way for Christ's eternal priesthood established through His indissoluble life. This marks a necessary change in both the priesthood and the law, indicating that the old covenant is now obsolete.
Scripture References: Hebrews 7:11-16, Hebrews 5:1-9, Exodus 28:1-2, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:24, Hebrews 8:1-5, Hebrews 9:24, Hebrews 7:17, Hebrews 5:6, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 10:11-14, 1 Samuel 2:35, Isaiah 53:10, Romans 3:20, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 7:27, Hebrews 9:12, Hebrews 7:1-28, Hebrews 7, Matthew 27:51, Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 7:21-24

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Arthur W. Pink · Mar 3, 2012
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The Priest
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