Priesthood of the Believer and the Church Dynamic

Priesthood of the Believer and the Church Dynamic (a cautionary note to leaders)

The Short Take

Every time you step into Sunday School Class, meet another believer for lunch, attend a committee meeting or have other interaction with believers you are hanging out among the Priesthood.  Each of you are saved by grace with Christ dwelling in you (Gal 2:20).  Each is indwelt by the Holy Spirit (Jn 14:16f). Each is adopted by God and are part of the family of God (Ep 1:5).  Each is gifted by God so that you can help to build the Kingdom (1 Cor 12).  Each has a personal intercessor in Jesus Christ sitting at the right hand of God.  the believer’s destiny is in Heaven where a place is prepared. (1 Pt 1:3f).  This Priesthood establishes a basic fundamental dynamic of equality and belonging among Christians.  To be sure, gifts vary, commitment varies, but spiritual growth and insights are available to all.  Therefore, leaders must be careful to listen intently, to beware of prideful superiority, to avoid condescension, and be prepared to learn from the old and the young, from the cantankerous and the sweet, from the educated and the ill-spoken.  All are saints in the Priesthood of Believers.   Each reborn into unity with one another, not by earthly invitation, but rather by an Act of God.

Author: thelordroars

Jim is a husband, father and grandfather retired after 37 years in the oil industry assisting the U.S. to become oil independent. Jim's formal education is a BA in Political Science from Wichita State University and a Masters of Arts in Theology from Houston Baptist University. View all posts by thelordroars