Thank you for such a considered, thoughtful exposition of the Biblical understanding of Christ’s Priesthood handed down to us today. God bless you in your good work
Thank you, Roger. Your exposition was so interesting that I stayed up late watching it. I found it to be quite nourishing food for the soul. God bless you. And thank you for encouraging prayer for priests. I will pray for you in all that you do. Happy Ascension.
Fr, it's very encouraging to me to learn that this was encouraging to you! Thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope you get some time to rest. Happy Ascension!
Thank you for the video. This is so good. So much Catholic click-bait on RUclips. To have someone explain early Christianity and its connection with the Catholic Church is so helpful. I grew up evangelical and entered the church 2 years ago. I came in kicking against the goads. Like most evangelicals I had no idea about actual Christian history. I assumed the church became heretical within the first few centuries and only came back on track during the reformation. I no realize how misled I was. God bless you on the channel. Looking forward to more videos
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm glad you came to the Church! "Kicking against the goads," Man, I can relate haha. I think our Evangelical brothers and sisters just don't know, but many seem to be learning.
This content it’s so hard to me to comprehend because I was raised LDS or Mormon and they have something totally different about priesthood. Thanks for sharing this content about it.
Your old faith unfortunately is not biblical or based in any relevant foundation of scripture. I’m glad you came to the spiritual conclusion of the Catholic faith
I'm honored that you would take the time to watch! And I'm so glad you found the Catholic Church! May I suggest watching Fr Mike, John Bergsma, and Scott Hahn about hard to understand doctrines? They do a great job of explaining them from different angles, and might help make sense of things! I think they often explain things better than me! Have a wonderful night!
That's very kind, thank you. I enjoy Ascension Presents, Pints with Aquinas, On the Journey with Ken. Reason and Theology has some good stuff, too. Have a great one!
@@rogermaxson2512 It's my privilege, Mr. Maxson. I loathe superficial thought, and you couldn't think shallowly if you tried. I'm familiar with Reason and Theology and Pints with Aquinas. But I prefer podcasts by members of the Traditionalist moment who strive to restore what the Church taught before Vatican II. In my opinion, that council's novelties were disastrous and should be abolished.
Beautiful explaination of both old and new testiments for us to remember our Lord Jesus Christ and his church he established before he phyically left us
I’m a catholic revert. Also coming from a non-denominational/baptist group. Your videos are some of the best ive seen. Please make a video on communion of saints, it’s the only doctrine that I’m still struggling with.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm glad the videos have been helpful! I'll consider making a video on the communion of saints, but I don't think I'm ready to do so yet. Trent Horn has some material on it. I am glad to hear you found your way back to the Church.
I read this article that really opened my eyes to the ordination of the apostles. Can't postlinks, but this is the title and author of the article. There is a parallel between Aaron's ordination and the washing of the apostles feet. I can't recall where I heard this, but someone said that ordination means they received an order and that order was when Christ said, "*Do this* in memorial offering of me." "Holy Thursday, footwashing, and the institution of the priesthood Interpreting Scripture for its moral import alone, while common and understandable, can cause us to miss the deeper meaning of Christ’s actions April 6, 2023 Dr. Leroy Huizenga" I love Dr. John Bergsma. I'm glad to see one of his books recommended by you.
Here is another article that I read on the same topic of footwashing and ordination. "MARCH 24, 2007 The Footwashing Ritual and the Sacrament of Holy Orders: A New Look at John 13 JACOB MICHAEL"
I wonder sometimes how much the obedience of Jesus plays a bigger role in our salvation than His suffering. I don't think God's wrath was appeased by Jesus being beaten to a pulp; an innocent man suffering an unjust judgement; but that through all that, Jesus remained obedient, did not murmur against God for allowing this to happen to Him, and in fact prayed for His persecuters in the midst of great pain and humiliation, and loved us to His death.
Interesting thought. As you might know, there are different models of making sense of the atoning work of Christ throughout history. I would want to consult the wisdom of the Church before offering many thoughts, but I don't think it's an either/or. Unfortunately, as a Protestant, I would usually only focus on the legal aspect, which as you point out isn't the only element! Thanks for watching!
@@rogermaxson2512I believe PSA is completely unsupported by the Biblical evidence and even contradicts it. It also damages people and is blasphemous to God. To be clear, I don’t believe people that hold to it understand this so I am attacking the doctrine, not those who hold to it. I used to hold to it and once God showed me it was untrue, it completely changed my life and relationship with Him Proverbs 17:15 He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD. How does Christ save us? I think the following verses when together shed some fairly clear light on the answer. Isaiah 53:11 As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; *By His knowledge* the Righteous One, My Servant, will *justify the many* , As He will bear their iniquities. (NOTICE THAT HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM WITH A DEBT PAYMENT. HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM BY PAYING FOR THEIR SINS. HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM WITH HIS SUFFERING OR HIS DEATH. HE JUSTIFIES THEM WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE) THE NEXT 10 VERSES ARE PLACED HERE TO HELP UNDERSTAND THE VERSE ABOVE AND HOW CHRIST JUSTIFIES BY HIS KNOWLEDGE Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced through for (because of) our transgressions, He was crushed for (because of) our iniquities; The chastening ( *instruction* ) for our *well-being* fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are *healed* . Malachi 2:4-9 Then you will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that My covenant may continue with Levi,” says the LORD of hosts. “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. *True instruction* was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he *turned many back from iniquity* . For the *lips of a priest should preserve knowledge* , and *men should seek instruction from his mouth* ; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have *caused many to stumble by the instruction* ; you have corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of hosts. “So I also have made you despised and abased before all the people, just as you are not keeping My ways but are *showing partiality in the instruction* . Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, *teaching them to observe all that I commanded you* ; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” John 4:25-26 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, *He will declare all things to us* .” Jesus *said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” Acts 3:26 For you first, God raised up His Servant and sent Him to bless you by *turning every one of you from your wicked ways* .” Hebrews 5:8-10 Although He was a Son, *He learned obedience from the things which He suffered* . And having been made perfect, He became to all those who *obey Him* the source of eternal salvation, being designated by God as a *high priest* according to the order of Melchizedek. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who *gave Himself* as a *ransom for all* , *the testimony* given at the proper time. Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, *instructing us to* deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age 2 Peter 2:20 For if, *after they have escaped the defilements* of the world *by the knowledge of the Lord* and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and *has given us understanding* so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Thanks for sharing this. There's a lot to unpack here. But as a thought: While I think there are points of overlap and connection between Penal Substitution and other models, oh yes, I think a Reformed view of Penal Substitution, apart from the other biblical motifs and imagery about the atonement, is very problematic, and can even conceive of God in a very unhealthy and inaccurate way. Christus Victor
Hello Roger, thanks for this new brilliant video. Tell me if you think what I am about to say is wrong but I've always considered the POV of our protestant brothers about the real presence of the Lord in the Eucharist and their cynical comments about it ( which go like "the priest does his wololo and poof Christ is there") to be completely blasphemous in the sense that it puts limits to the power of God Himself. I mean, what could stop the Lord to put His power between the hands of a mere mortal if He'd wanted to ? They remind me of muslims who say that God CAN'T have a son as if an omnipotent being could not... Anyway, God bless you.
Hmmm. That's an interesting thought. I suppose, to put myself in a Protestant mindset, they could say that they're not saying God can't do it, but that He didn't. But, to your point, the Scriptures are pretty clear, multiple times, that God indeed gives authority to His Church, and many Protestants tend to gloss over those passages or redirect them to a lesser meaning. Interesting thought.
Hello Roger, nice seeing you again. I am currently reading the Bible again due to your videos, thank you for making quality content. The version is the KJV. How have you been?
@@rogermaxson2512 I’m doing okay. I have a RUclips channel as well, in case you are interested in book reviews. I don’t remember if I told you. In college I got straight A’s last semester. Hope all is well, love all your videos. I found you with the early recommended reading videos you did. What do you do outside of RUclips?
14:25 - "Your name is now Rock" - Hey brother Rodger, speaking of biblical OT rhyming with NT, ever notice how JESUS at Mat 16:18 also 'SET a witness stone' (Peter/Rock), Just like his forefather Joshua (Joshua 24:25-28) set a stone/rock as witness that "HEARD God's Word and is to **witness against those who don't hold to it** " ? = Definitely establishing an 'executive' office not 'over' but as a Right Arm to His Word! But unlike Joshua, the Stone/Rock Jesus SET - IS Living Rock - that we also are called to emulate! (1 Peter 2:5). :) Thoughts?
Pastor Larry, thanks for taking the time to watch the video. While you are correct, of course, that the Apostles held a unique place in the Church, (not all priests are Apostles, certainly), Peter explicitly says that he too was a presbyter. "Now as an elder [presbyteros] myself..." I Peter 5:1. Peter and the Apostles were priests. I doubt Peter wore the same vestments priests today wear, but he had a priestly function. While Peter explicitly states this, he didn't have to for us to know this. As discussed in the video, and as you might be aware, the Lord most *definitely* left us with a sacrificial meal. When the Lord said to do this in "remembrance" of Him, the word used is "anamnesis," which is the precise word used for the memorial bread offering in Leviticus 24:7! (Septuagint) The Eucharist is an offering in the priestly sense (literally), and the Apostles were told to administer it in the priestly sense, in obedience to our High Priest. An offering for which I'm deeply grateful! I hope you have a great day! Thanks for spending your time ministering to others, and telling people about the Lord. -Roger
The offices were more fluid in the early church with guys wearing multiple hats, so to speak. 😇 However, two passages of scripture show that Jesus instituted a ministerial priesthood to continue His work on earth. First, during the Last Supper, Jesus instructed His apostles to "do this in memory of me," referring to the celebration of the Eucharist in which bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus (cf. Jn 6:35-69). Jesus' directive to "do this" necessitated that the Apostles be granted the authority to carry out the rite or duty just commanded. Therefore, Jesus conferred authority upon the Apostles, ordaining them for this purpose. Second, in John 20:21-23, after His resurrection, Jesus appears to His disciples and says, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." In this passage, Jesus grants His apostles the authority to forgive sins, thereby establishing the sacrament of reconciliation. This offers insight to Matthew 9:8 which says that God had given the authority to forgive sins “to men” (plural) - not just to one man, Jesus. Matthew understood this because, as an Apostle ordained by Jesus, he had been forgiving sins in the name of Jesus for decades by the time he wrote his gospel. These two examples illustrate the institution of the ministerial priesthood and the sacraments which they perform in continuing the priesthood of Jesus on earth.
A Priest is (one who offers sacrifice) in the OT. The Apostles at the last supper were taught by Christ how “to do” to offer HIS body as a memorial offering to God by changing ordinary bread and wine into his body and blood. The original word written by John is anamasis (to make present a past event). Hope this helps you understand. God bless you!
NOPE 1 Pete 2:9. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Even means WOMEN 1 Timothy 3:2 “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviors, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”
Matthew, yes. If I recall, I Peter 2 was addressed in the video. St. Peter here is quoting the Hebrew Bible (see Exodus 19:6, for example). Israel, in the Old Covenant, was a kingdom of priests. And yet, they also had a vocational priesthood! The priesthood of every believer is valid, as is the vocational priesthood. The same is true in the New Covenant Christ established. I Peter 2 is an excellent passage, but as discussed in the video, does nothing to take away from the priesthood Christ established. I appreciate you taking time to watch! Have a blessed day.
Apostles and the priests also are the followers of Christ, we are all the followers of CHRIST that is why we are called CHRISTIANS, so there is no difference. If we make it different we are not the followers of CHRIST because our Lord Jesus Christ already told to HIS APOSTLES AND HIS DISCIPLES in :- Mark 4:11-12 - And Jesus said to HIS APOSTLES "to you has been given the secret of the Kingdom of GOD but for those outside everything is in parables; so that they may indeed see but not perceive and may indeed hear but not understand lest they should turn again and be forgiven". Mathew 13:17 - our Lord Jesus Christ told to HIS APOSTLES "truly I say to you many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see and did not see it and hear what you hear and did not hear it". Luke 8:18 - Jesus say "take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has, will be taken away". Luke 10:21 - our Lord Jesus Christ rejoiced in the HOLY SPIRIT and said "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will". Luke 10:22 - Jesus say "all things have been delivered to Me by My Father and no one knows who the Son is except the Father or who Father is except the Son and any one to whom THE SON CHOOSES TO REVEAL HIM". John 8:51 - Jesus say "truly truly, I say to you, if any one keeps My Word, he will never see death".
@@marymargarette4289 True but the Apostles had a different office for the New Testament than the priests did for the Old Testament. The need for priests is over because of the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. The letter to the Hebrews explains this very clearly. We have direct access to God both for prayers and for forgiveness.
@@pastorlarry1950 where is it in the bible that the Apostles had different office for the New Testament than the priests did for the Old Testament? And where is in the Bible that the need for priests is over?
@@marymargarette4289 The priests of the old Testament brought sacrifices and offerings before the Ark and in the Temple. These sacrifices were to show that blood was necessary to forgive (atone for) sin. The sacrifices were pointing to Jesus who gave Himself (as opposed to a lamb or other animal) for forgiveness (removal of punishment) for sin. The Apostles did not offer any sacrifices and were called and appointed to preach about Jesus and His Sacrifice. Try these verses from Hebrews Chapter 7 and read the whole chapter for context. Hebrews 7:11 The people were given the law under the system of priests from the tribe of Levi. But no one could be made spiritually perfect through that system of priests. So there was a need for another priest to come. I mean a priest like Melchizedek, not Aaron. Hebrews 7:12 And when a different kind of priest comes, then the law must be changed too. Hebrews 7:13 We are talking about our Lord Christ, who belonged to a different tribe. No one from that tribe ever served as a priest at the altar. It is clear that Christ came from the tribe of Judah. And Moses said nothing about priests belonging to that tribe. Hebrews 7:15 And these things become even clearer when we see that another priest has come who is like Melchizedek. Hebrews 7:16 He was made a priest, but not because he met the requirement of being born into the right family. He became a priest by the power of a life that will never end. Hebrews 7:17 This is what the Scriptures say about him: "You are a priest forever-the kind of priest Melchizedek was." Hebrews 7:18 The old rule is now ended because it was weak and worthless. Notice verse 18.
Heb 10:10 Jesus Christ did the things God wanted him to do. And because of that, we are made holy through the sacrifice of Christ's body. Christ made that sacrifice one time-enough for all time.
The scriptures state that the Church is the pillar and foundation of truth. I must have missed the verse where it said "until the reformation happens, then everyone can go off and define the truth by their own standards." This is of course the same Church that established the biblical cannon which baptists have made an idol of. Maybe you guys think that God just messed up the first 1600 years of His Church perhaps? No good my man. Protestantism really is just a basket of rotten fruit. I pray you turn away from your apostasy and join Christ's singular body in the Holy Orthodox Church. The door is always open
Thank you for such a considered, thoughtful exposition of the Biblical understanding of Christ’s Priesthood handed down to us today. God bless you in your good work
Thank you, and thank you for watching! These are just questions that I had before becoming Catholic. I am glad to pass some answers along to others.
Thank you, Roger. Your exposition was so interesting that I stayed up late watching it. I found it to be quite nourishing food for the soul. God bless you. And thank you for encouraging prayer for priests. I will pray for you in all that you do. Happy Ascension.
Fr, it's very encouraging to me to learn that this was encouraging to you! Thank you for taking the time to watch. I hope you get some time to rest. Happy Ascension!
Thank you for the video. This is so good. So much Catholic click-bait on RUclips. To have someone explain early Christianity and its connection with the Catholic Church is so helpful. I grew up evangelical and entered the church 2 years ago. I came in kicking against the goads. Like most evangelicals I had no idea about actual Christian history. I assumed the church became heretical within the first few centuries and only came back on track during the reformation. I no realize how misled I was. God bless you on the channel. Looking forward to more videos
Thanks for taking the time to watch. I'm glad you came to the Church! "Kicking against the goads," Man, I can relate haha.
I think our Evangelical brothers and sisters just don't know, but many seem to be learning.
Great to see you uploading again!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
This content it’s so hard to me to comprehend because I was raised LDS or Mormon and they have something totally different about priesthood. Thanks for sharing this content about it.
Your old faith unfortunately is not biblical or based in any relevant foundation of scripture. I’m glad you came to the spiritual conclusion of the Catholic faith
I'm honored that you would take the time to watch! And I'm so glad you found the Catholic Church! May I suggest watching Fr Mike, John Bergsma, and Scott Hahn about hard to understand doctrines? They do a great job of explaining them from different angles, and might help make sense of things! I think they often explain things better than me!
Have a wonderful night!
Such interesting & fascinating content. Thank you!
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Thank you Mr. Maxson, a cradle Catholic here. You've taught me something today. I enjoy your channel. God bless you and your work.
Thanks for taking time to watch
You bring tears to my eyes with what you impart. Thankyou. God bless you and your family always ❤
Love the video brother! Going to take a deep dive into all your videos this weekend! Much love to you sir!
Wow! Good to see you. Thanks for taking time to watch. Love to you and your family, my Brother.
Mr. Maxson, thank you for my favorite Catholic podcast.
That's very kind, thank you. I enjoy Ascension Presents, Pints with Aquinas, On the Journey with Ken. Reason and Theology has some good stuff, too.
Have a great one!
@@rogermaxson2512 It's my privilege, Mr. Maxson. I loathe superficial thought, and you couldn't think shallowly if you tried. I'm familiar with Reason and Theology and Pints with Aquinas. But I prefer podcasts by members of the Traditionalist moment who strive to restore what the Church taught before Vatican II. In my opinion, that council's novelties were disastrous and should be abolished.
Beautiful explaination of both old and new testiments for us to remember our Lord Jesus Christ and his church he established before he phyically left us
Thank you. And thanks for making time to watch!
I’m a catholic revert. Also coming from a non-denominational/baptist group. Your videos are some of the best ive seen. Please make a video on communion of saints, it’s the only doctrine that I’m still struggling with.
Thanks for the encouragement. I'm glad the videos have been helpful!
I'll consider making a video on the communion of saints, but I don't think I'm ready to do so yet. Trent Horn has some material on it.
I am glad to hear you found your way back to the Church.
Would love to see you on @PintswithAquinas sometime!
Thanks! But... I think his show covers this material with expert guests! It's really a good podcast.
I read this article that really opened my eyes to the ordination of the apostles. Can't postlinks, but this is the title and author of the article. There is a parallel between Aaron's ordination and the washing of the apostles feet. I can't recall where I heard this, but someone said that ordination means they received an order and that order was when Christ said, "*Do this* in memorial offering of me."
"Holy Thursday, footwashing, and the institution of the priesthood
Interpreting Scripture for its moral import alone, while common and understandable, can cause us to miss the deeper meaning of Christ’s actions
April 6, 2023 Dr. Leroy Huizenga"
I love Dr. John Bergsma. I'm glad to see one of his books recommended by you.
Here is another article that I read on the same topic of footwashing and ordination.
"MARCH 24, 2007
The Footwashing Ritual and the Sacrament of Holy Orders: A New Look at John 13
JACOB MICHAEL"
I wonder sometimes how much the obedience of Jesus plays a bigger role in our salvation than His suffering. I don't think God's wrath was appeased by Jesus being beaten to a pulp; an innocent man suffering an unjust judgement; but that through all that, Jesus remained obedient, did not murmur against God for allowing this to happen to Him, and in fact prayed for His persecuters in the midst of great pain and humiliation, and loved us to His death.
Interesting thought. As you might know, there are different models of making sense of the atoning work of Christ throughout history. I would want to consult the wisdom of the Church before offering many thoughts, but I don't think it's an either/or. Unfortunately, as a Protestant, I would usually only focus on the legal aspect, which as you point out isn't the only element!
Thanks for watching!
@@rogermaxson2512I believe PSA is completely unsupported by the Biblical evidence and even contradicts it. It also damages people and is blasphemous to God. To be clear, I don’t believe people that hold to it understand this so I am attacking the doctrine, not those who hold to it. I used to hold to it and once God showed me it was untrue, it completely changed my life and relationship with Him
Proverbs 17:15
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
How does Christ save us? I think the following verses when together shed some fairly clear light on the answer.
Isaiah 53:11 As a result of the anguish of His soul, He will see it and be satisfied; *By His knowledge* the Righteous One, My Servant, will *justify the many* , As He will bear their iniquities.
(NOTICE THAT HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM WITH A DEBT PAYMENT. HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM BY PAYING FOR THEIR SINS. HE DOESN’T JUSTIFY THEM WITH HIS SUFFERING OR HIS DEATH. HE JUSTIFIES THEM WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE)
THE NEXT 10 VERSES ARE PLACED HERE TO HELP UNDERSTAND THE VERSE ABOVE AND HOW CHRIST JUSTIFIES BY HIS KNOWLEDGE
Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced through for (because of) our transgressions, He was crushed for (because of) our iniquities; The chastening ( *instruction* ) for our *well-being* fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are *healed* .
Malachi 2:4-9 Then you will know that I have sent this commandment to you, that My covenant may continue with Levi,” says the LORD of hosts. “My covenant with him was one of life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he revered Me and stood in awe of My name. *True instruction* was in his mouth and unrighteousness was not found on his lips; he walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he *turned many back from iniquity* . For the *lips of a priest should preserve knowledge* , and *men should seek instruction from his mouth* ; for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts. But as for you, you have turned aside from the way; you have *caused many to stumble by the instruction* ; you have corrupted the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of hosts. “So I also have made you despised and abased before all the people, just as you are not keeping My ways but are *showing partiality in the instruction* .
Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, *teaching them to observe all that I commanded you* ; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
John 4:25-26 The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ); when that One comes, *He will declare all things to us* .” Jesus *said to her, “I who speak to you am He.”
Acts 3:26 For you first, God raised up His Servant and sent Him to bless you by *turning every one of you from your wicked ways* .”
Hebrews 5:8-10 Although He was a Son, *He learned obedience from the things which He suffered* . And having been made perfect, He became to all those who *obey Him* the source of eternal salvation, being designated by God as a *high priest* according to the order of Melchizedek.
1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who *gave Himself* as a *ransom for all* , *the testimony* given at the proper time.
Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, *instructing us to* deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age
2 Peter 2:20 For if, *after they have escaped the defilements* of the world *by the knowledge of the Lord* and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.
1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come, and *has given us understanding* so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Thanks for sharing this. There's a lot to unpack here. But as a thought: While I think there are points of overlap and connection between Penal Substitution and other models, oh yes, I think a Reformed view of Penal Substitution, apart from the other biblical motifs and imagery about the atonement, is very problematic, and can even conceive of God in a very unhealthy and inaccurate way.
Christus Victor
Thank you for your great work!
Thanks for watching!
Hello Roger, thanks for this new brilliant video. Tell me if you think what I am about to say is wrong but I've always considered the POV of our protestant brothers about the real presence of the Lord in the Eucharist and their cynical comments about it ( which go like "the priest does his wololo and poof Christ is there") to be completely blasphemous in the sense that it puts limits to the power of God Himself. I mean, what could stop the Lord to put His power between the hands of a mere mortal if He'd wanted to ? They remind me of muslims who say that God CAN'T have a son as if an omnipotent being could not... Anyway, God bless you.
Hmmm. That's an interesting thought. I suppose, to put myself in a Protestant mindset, they could say that they're not saying God can't do it, but that He didn't. But, to your point, the Scriptures are pretty clear, multiple times, that God indeed gives authority to His Church, and many Protestants tend to gloss over those passages or redirect them to a lesser meaning. Interesting thought.
This video gave me such peace....thank you 🕊
Thanks very much for taking the time to watch. Peace to you and your family.
Hey! You need to post more content, your voice and how you speak are/is very soothing (lol) I dunno, magnetic for lack of a better term.
Hello Roger, nice seeing you again. I am currently reading the Bible again due to your videos, thank you for making quality content. The version is the KJV. How have you been?
I'm doing well! Good to hear from you. I'm very glad to hear you're reading the Bible! How have you been?
@@rogermaxson2512 I’m doing okay. I have a RUclips channel as well, in case you are interested in book reviews. I don’t remember if I told you. In college I got straight A’s last semester.
Hope all is well, love all your videos. I found you with the early recommended reading videos you did. What do you do outside of RUclips?
Wow! Straight A's? Excellent. Yes! I've watched some of your videos! I'll check back in with your channel.
you are literally the guy from the brotherhood of steel in fallout 1
I doubt I'm that cool.
14:25 - "Your name is now Rock" - Hey brother Rodger, speaking of biblical OT rhyming with NT, ever notice how JESUS at Mat 16:18 also 'SET a witness stone' (Peter/Rock), Just like his forefather Joshua (Joshua 24:25-28) set a stone/rock as witness that "HEARD God's Word and is to **witness against those who don't hold to it** " ? = Definitely establishing an 'executive' office not 'over' but as a Right Arm to His Word! But unlike Joshua, the Stone/Rock Jesus SET - IS Living Rock - that we also are called to emulate! (1 Peter 2:5). :) Thoughts?
The God of the Old Testament is Consistent He is Consistent in the New Testament, As Saint Paul says the New Superceeds the Old Covenant.
Where is "Sola Scriptura" in the Bible?
I haven't found it yet.
The twelve were not priests they were Apostles, a very different office in the church.
Pastor Larry, thanks for taking the time to watch the video.
While you are correct, of course, that the Apostles held a unique place in the Church, (not all priests are Apostles, certainly), Peter explicitly says that he too was a presbyter.
"Now as an elder [presbyteros] myself..." I Peter 5:1.
Peter and the Apostles were priests. I doubt Peter wore the same vestments priests today wear, but he had a priestly function. While Peter explicitly states this, he didn't have to for us to know this.
As discussed in the video, and as you might be aware, the Lord most *definitely* left us with a sacrificial meal. When the Lord said to do this in "remembrance" of Him, the word used is "anamnesis," which is the precise word used for the memorial bread offering in Leviticus 24:7! (Septuagint)
The Eucharist is an offering in the priestly sense (literally), and the Apostles were told to administer it in the priestly sense, in obedience to our High Priest.
An offering for which I'm deeply grateful!
I hope you have a great day! Thanks for spending your time ministering to others, and telling people about the Lord.
-Roger
The offices were more fluid in the early church with guys wearing multiple hats, so to speak. 😇
However, two passages of scripture show that Jesus instituted a ministerial priesthood to continue His work on earth. First, during the Last Supper, Jesus instructed His apostles to "do this in memory of me," referring to the celebration of the Eucharist in which bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus (cf. Jn 6:35-69). Jesus' directive to "do this" necessitated that the Apostles be granted the authority to carry out the rite or duty just commanded. Therefore, Jesus conferred authority upon the Apostles, ordaining them for this purpose.
Second, in John 20:21-23, after His resurrection, Jesus appears to His disciples and says, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." In this passage, Jesus grants His apostles the authority to forgive sins, thereby establishing the sacrament of reconciliation. This offers insight to Matthew 9:8 which says that God had given the authority to forgive sins “to men” (plural) - not just to one man, Jesus. Matthew understood this because, as an Apostle ordained by Jesus, he had been forgiving sins in the name of Jesus for decades by the time he wrote his gospel.
These two examples illustrate the institution of the ministerial priesthood and the sacraments which they perform in continuing the priesthood of Jesus on earth.
A Priest is (one who offers sacrifice) in the OT. The Apostles at the last supper were taught by Christ how “to do” to offer HIS body as a memorial offering to God by changing ordinary bread and wine into his body and blood. The original word written by John is anamasis (to make present a past event). Hope this helps you understand. God bless you!
NOPE 1 Pete 2:9.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Even means WOMEN
1 Timothy 3:2
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviors, given to hospitality, apt to teach;”
Matthew, yes. If I recall, I Peter 2 was addressed in the video. St. Peter here is quoting the Hebrew Bible (see Exodus 19:6, for example). Israel, in the Old Covenant, was a kingdom of priests. And yet, they also had a vocational priesthood! The priesthood of every believer is valid, as is the vocational priesthood.
The same is true in the New Covenant Christ established. I Peter 2 is an excellent passage, but as discussed in the video, does nothing to take away from the priesthood Christ established.
I appreciate you taking time to watch! Have a blessed day.
The 70 were appointed as Judges by Moses. The 70 appointed by Jesus were to prepare His way and preach the Gospel. None were priests.
Apostles and the priests also are the followers of Christ, we are all the followers of CHRIST that is why we are called CHRISTIANS, so there is no difference. If we make it different we are not the followers of CHRIST because our Lord Jesus Christ already told to HIS APOSTLES AND HIS DISCIPLES in :-
Mark 4:11-12 - And Jesus said to HIS APOSTLES "to you has been given the secret of the Kingdom of GOD but for those outside everything is in parables; so that they may indeed see but not perceive and may indeed hear but not understand lest they should turn again and be forgiven".
Mathew 13:17 - our Lord Jesus Christ told to HIS APOSTLES "truly I say to you many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see and did not see it and hear what you hear and did not hear it".
Luke 8:18 - Jesus say "take heed then how you hear; for to him who has will more be given and from him who has not, even what he thinks that he has, will be taken away".
Luke 10:21 - our Lord Jesus Christ rejoiced in the HOLY SPIRIT and said "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will".
Luke 10:22 - Jesus say "all things have been delivered to Me by My Father and no one knows who the Son is except the Father or who Father is except the Son and any one to whom THE SON CHOOSES TO REVEAL HIM".
John 8:51 - Jesus say "truly truly, I say to you, if any one keeps My Word, he will never see death".
@@marymargarette4289 True but the Apostles had a different office for the New Testament than the priests did for the Old Testament. The need for priests is over because of the Sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. The letter to the Hebrews explains this very clearly. We have direct access to God both for prayers and for forgiveness.
@@pastorlarry1950 where is it in the bible that the Apostles had different office for the New Testament than the priests did for the Old Testament? And where is in the Bible that the need for priests is over?
@@marymargarette4289 The priests of the old Testament brought sacrifices and offerings before the Ark and in the Temple. These sacrifices were to show that blood was necessary to forgive (atone for) sin. The sacrifices were pointing to Jesus who gave Himself (as opposed to a lamb or other animal) for forgiveness (removal of punishment) for sin. The Apostles did not offer any sacrifices and were called and appointed to preach about Jesus and His Sacrifice. Try these verses from Hebrews Chapter 7 and read the whole chapter for context. Hebrews 7:11 The people were given the law under the system of priests from the tribe of Levi. But no one could be made spiritually perfect through that system of priests. So there was a need for another priest to come. I mean a priest like Melchizedek, not Aaron.
Hebrews 7:12 And when a different kind of priest comes, then the law must be changed too.
Hebrews 7:13 We are talking about our Lord Christ, who belonged to a different tribe. No one from that tribe ever served as a priest at the altar. It is clear that Christ came from the tribe of Judah. And Moses said nothing about priests belonging to that tribe.
Hebrews 7:15 And these things become even clearer when we see that another priest has come who is like Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:16 He was made a priest, but not because he met the requirement of being born into the right family. He became a priest by the power of a life that will never end.
Hebrews 7:17 This is what the Scriptures say about him: "You are a priest forever-the kind of priest Melchizedek was."
Hebrews 7:18 The old rule is now ended because it was weak and worthless. Notice verse 18.
Heb 10:10 Jesus Christ did the things God wanted him to do. And because of that, we are made holy through the sacrifice of Christ's body. Christ made that sacrifice one time-enough for all time.
The scriptures state that the Church is the pillar and foundation of truth. I must have missed the verse where it said "until the reformation happens, then everyone can go off and define the truth by their own standards." This is of course the same Church that established the biblical cannon which baptists have made an idol of. Maybe you guys think that God just messed up the first 1600 years of His Church perhaps? No good my man. Protestantism really is just a basket of rotten fruit. I pray you turn away from your apostasy and join Christ's singular body in the Holy Orthodox Church. The door is always open
It's difficult to tell whether or not you watched very much of the video.