Bible Verses About "What Is the Priesthood of All Believers"
The priesthood of all believers is the doctrine that every Christian has direct access to God through Christ and can minister to others without human mediators.
The priesthood of all believers is the doctrine that every Christian has direct access to God through Christ and can minister to others without human mediators.
"Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." — 1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Priesthood of All Believers?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ."
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light."
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."
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