THE PRIESTHOOD BEING CHANGED -- Hebrews Eight -- Hebrews chapter eight is a continuation of the discussion of the priesthood of Christ. He is a priest, by an oath, after the order of Melchizedek. Christ's priesthood is not a part of the Levitical order. The priesthood of Christ was authentic and p... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRIST'S PRIESTHOOD IS PERMANENT-- HEBREWS 8:1-3:_ The pre-eminence of our High Priest is seen in the fact that He, "is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens." (Hebrews 8:1) The Christian system will never be destitute of a High Priest, because Christ is our High Priest... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRIST'S PRIESTHOOD IS FROM HEAVEN -- HEBREWS 8:4-5:_ Christ must now conduct His priesthood in heaven. "For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer gifts according to the law." (Hebrews 8:4) So long as the Levitical priesthood continued Christ could... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRIST'S PRIESTHOOD AND THE NEW COVENANT -- HEBREWS 8:6-8:_ The writer here offers more proof that Christ's priesthood is better. His priesthood is better because the new covenant is better. The New Covenant is a better covenant, because it is established upon better promises. The promises of the N... [ Continue Reading ]
_CHRIST'S PRIESTHOOD AND COVENANT EXCELLED THE OLD -- HEBREWS 8:9-13:_ This new arrangement is different from that which was made with Israel when God brought them out of Egypt. It includes everyone and it relates more to the heart and inner man. Sadly the Jews failed to comply with the conditions o... [ Continue Reading ]