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To: 1010RD
There is an absolute need for proper authority in the Church to act in the name of God.

The role of Priest?
Oddly enough every Christian has that role.

(1 Pet 2:9)
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

(Rev 5:9-10)
They sing a new song:
 “You are worthy to take the scroll
   and to open its seals,
  for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God
   saints from every tribe and language and people and nation;
  you have made them to be a kingdom and priests serving our God,
   and they will reign on earth.”

(Heb 4:14-16)
Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.


251 posted on 12/22/2014 4:32:57 PM PST by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: OneWingedShark

Are you arguing that every Christian is the proper authority of the Church? Which then appoint bishops and evangelists? You need authority and without it you cannot have a Church of Jesus Christ.


256 posted on 12/22/2014 5:09:24 PM PST by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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