An expanded view of the Christian priesthood is in order. It is not restricted only to those under Holy Orders. All true Christians are priests. In the New Testament, the word priest is not used for the governing positions in the Church.
The word πρεσβύτερος is found in the New Testament several times & it is distinct compared to the use of the word ἐπίσκοπος which is also found in the NT.
Exegesis 101 is every translation is an interpretation, so the idea that “priest” isn’t used in any form of governing position in the Church & the discussion is over is disingenuous.
“Now He illustrates another aspect of the theological virtue of faith: the Church is the instrument of faith, not its proper object and end, which is God alone.”
That says it all.
The Catholic thinks “Stay in the boat.” The Protestant says “Your focus is on the boat and not on Jesus.”
An expanded view of the Christian priesthood is in order. It is not restricted only to those under Holy Orders. All true Christians are priests. In the New Testament, the word priest is not used for the governing positions in the Church.
The word πρεσβύτερος is found in the New Testament several times & it is distinct compared to the use of the word ἐπίσκοπος which is also found in the NT.
Exegesis 101 is every translation is an interpretation, so the idea that “priest” isn’t used in any form of governing position in the Church & the discussion is over is disingenuous.
“Now He illustrates another aspect of the theological virtue of faith: the Church is the instrument of faith, not its proper object and end, which is God alone.”
That says it all.
The Catholic thinks “Stay in the boat.” The Protestant says “Your focus is on the boat and not on Jesus.”
Thanks for the instrument/object distinction.
Amen!!!!
This is great, thank you! Prayers for better laborers for the harvest.