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I propose a problem exists to an extent few wish to observe as it may uncover dis-comfortable Christian objectives, or at a minimum, reveal a certain vacate of teaching.
What is the full New Testament definition of “priests”? Does it fall in the traditional use of the phrase; Kings & Priests, or has the spiritual at large glossed over one facet for us lay persons concerning priests?
Is it,
, ,or, the fullest extension of that office,
Are you of the opinion this was never designed for those walking humbly with their Lord? On an equal allotment of enablement by God, I would have to agree, but we know that isn’t so as He distributes gifts ‘severally’ of all sorts to all His children.
Didn’t He say ‘honor to whom’ we owe honor (Romans 13:7)? Consider, there is ample context of verse-9 ‘priesthood’. Ambiguity tends to vanish from the Holy Spirit’s seen in verse-13 and 14.
My, how close to those first 7 verses of Romans-13 that Priest ('God’s ministers') is!
What is the full New Testament definition of “priests”? Does it fall in the traditional use of the phrase; Kings & Priests, or has the spiritual at large glossed over one facet for us lay persons concerning priests?
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9)
Is it,
“a kingdom which consists of priests”
, ,or, the fullest extension of that office,
“a priesthood of princely honors”
Are you of the opinion this was never designed for those walking humbly with their Lord? On an equal allotment of enablement by God, I would have to agree, but we know that isn’t so as He distributes gifts ‘severally’ of all sorts to all His children.
Didn’t He say ‘honor to whom’ we owe honor (Romans 13:7)? Consider, there is ample context of verse-9 ‘priesthood’. Ambiguity tends to vanish from the Holy Spirit’s seen in verse-13 and 14.
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. (1 Peter 2:13,14)
My, how close to those first 7 verses of Romans-13 that Priest ('God’s ministers') is!
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