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Roman Catholicism

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article considers the theology of Roman Catholicism. It explains the notion that Rome alone is able to understand and interpret the Scriptures. It also discusses papal infallibility, the priesthood, baptism, mass, Mariology, as well as the doctrines of forgiveness and assurance. It offers some practical guidelines on how to show Christ to the Roman Catholic.

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Three Ways Jesus’ Priestly Work Destroys Soul-Fatigue

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  • Whitney Woollard

The priesthood of Christ is the cure to soul-fatigue. Looking at Hebrews 4:14-16 this article explains how Jesus as the High Priest cures soul-fatigue.

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A Priest Forever: Christ and the Melchizedekian Priesthood

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  • Steven J. Jeantet

This article explores the description of Jesus in the epistle to the Hebrews in terms of the priesthood, as a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek. This office is thus also described as an integral part of the redemptive work of Christ.

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The Christ

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  • Geerhardus Vos

The author discusses the office of Christ, focusing upon his title as the Messiah. The author explores whether there was any difference between the use of the title in the Old and the New Testaments. The title is found in the Old Testament to be concentrated in the priesthood and kingly offices.

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Is Jeremiah 33:14-26 a "Centre" to the Bible? A Test Case in Inter-Canonical Hermeneutics

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  • Dane C. Ortlund

Can Jeremiah 33:14-26 be seen as a centre of the Bible? The article draws attention to six intercanonical themes that cluster in this passage as God promises here to restore his people. These themes are messianic hope, land, kingship, priesthood, covenant, and election.

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The Priest as the Redeemed Man: A Biblical-Theological Study of the Priesthood

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  • Alex T. M. Cheung

What is the significance of the priesthood of Christ? This paper unfolds the theme of priesthood in Scripture through a number of exegetical studies, on Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 28, Isaiah 62, Luke 3:21-22, etc.

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Christ’s Glory as Our Only High Priest

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

Christ is our holy high priest—he offered himself, his offering was complete, he is the Mediator, and in him we can approach the Father. In his priesthood, Christ reveals his glory.

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The Priesthood of All Believers

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  • Art Lindsley

The priesthood of all believers is a teaching that is taught in the Bible, rooted in the priesthood of Christ. This article shows that recovering this teaching is crucial to the health of the church. It shows the privileges and responsibilities of being priests.

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Hebrews 4:14-16 – The Throne of Grace (Part 2)

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  • Edgar Andrews

This is the second of two articles on Hebrews 4:14-16. Because of Christ's priesthood in heaven, Christians are encouraged to approach the throne to receive mercy and grace in times of need. The author looks at the Old Testament to examine the meaning of the expression to "find grace."

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Hebrews 7:25 - Eternal Intercession

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Looking at Hebrews 7:25, this article shows that Christ's intercession in heaven rests in His eternal priesthood.

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The Offices of Christ - Priest

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  • Roger Fellows

This is the second article in a trilogy looking at the offices of Christ. This article focuses on the Priesthood of Christ, looking at the priestly office in the Old Testament. Christ is the Priest through His death, holiness, and compassion.

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The Resurrected Body of Christ: John 20:27 and Hebrews 2:10

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  • Jason Foster

Looking at the glorified body of Christ descrdibed in John 20:27 in relationship to Hebrews 2:10, this article shows that Jesus's glorified body has scars and wounds on it. This is crucial in order to show the permanence of the priesthood of Christ. Christ's glorified body reassures us that just as Christ's sufferings were and are eternally purposeful, so are ours; scars and wounds are not contrary to perfection.

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The Priesthood of Christ in Hebrews

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  • Joy Tetley

This article reflects on the priesthood of Christ as revealed and discussed in the book of Hebrews.

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