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“The Priestly Fraternity”. 1 Peter 2:5-10. The priestly fraternity, that is, a sacerdotal order (figuratively): - priesthood. The order or body of priests. The Priesthood Is Not:. Certain, Select, Separate Group or Body of the Believers
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“The Priestly Fraternity” 1 Peter 2:5-10 The priestly fraternity, that is, a sacerdotal order (figuratively): - priesthood. The order or body of priests
The Priesthood Is Not: • Certain, Select, Separate Group or Body of the Believers • Dispenser of God’s Grace. Those who distribute to the faithful the sacraments. • Wear Special Garments, Robes, Collars, “Man of the Cloth” • Wear Titles of Distinction: Reverend, Doctor, The Pastor • Go to Special Schools, Seminaries, Monasteries • Must Come through the Priest Craft to be Blessed • Clergy – Laity System • Matt.23:8 “But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.”
Who is The Priestly Fraternal? • All Believers in Christ, All the Saints in N.T. Order • 1 Peter 1:1 “Ye” “You All” “You Yourselves” IPet.4:14-16; 2:5,9 • Is.61:6 • Rev.1:4-6 • Rev.5:9-10
What Kind Of Priests Are We? • Holy, Sanctified, Separated Unto God: IPeter 2:5, 9 I Peter 1:14-16 • 2 Cor.6:14-7:1 • Royal, Ruling in Righteousness With Christ • Follow the Royal Law, Jam.2:8, 9; Eph.2:6
What Does The Priestly Fraternal Do? • In O.T. - Serve at the Tabernacle: Heb.8:1-5, 9:6 Holy Place Most Holy Place • Heb.13:10; 15-16, Sacrifice of Praise, Do Good • Communicate - Sharing • 1 Peter 2:5 Spiritual House, Spiritual Sacrifices Phil.4:18-19 • Our Life, Rom.12:1-2
Are You A Part of The Priestly Fraternal? • Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 18:8 • Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom.1:16 • Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30 • Confess Jesus Before Men, Matt.10:32 • Baptized Into Christ, Gal.3:26-27 ----------------------------- • Grow And Be Faithful, Matt.10:22 • If Err As A Christian: Repent and Pray God, Acts 8:22