4/9/2022

The Priesthood of all believers / equal priests is a Stumbling Block for many.

• Many have stumbled over it.

 

The Priesthood of all believers = Equal Priests.

• It was taught during the Protestant Reformation.
• It was taught by Reformers as an opposing truth to Catholic Priesthood.

Is it true?

• Yes & no.

It was true both then & now as an opposing truth to Catholic Priesthood.

• Many functions done by Catholic Priests can be done by any believer.
• These functions were / are seen as Priestly because Catholic Priests do them.
• These functions include giving forgiveness after confession.
• Other functions done by Catholic Priests have not been given to them or anyone else.
• These functions include functioning as a Pastor in the traditional sense of Pastor.

It has never been true that all believers are Priests.

• Yeshua did not become a Priest until he was 30 years old.
• We become Priests by following him as The Forerunner.
• We did not become a Priest when we became a believer.

 

Are all believers Priests?

• Yes, they are.
• In The Age of Melchizedek.
• But not before.
• And they are only a Priest as defined in The Age of Melchizedek.
• They are not a Priest as defined by Tradition.

Does this mean that all believers are equal?

• Everyone is equal in all Identities that have been given to everyone.
• Some Identities are given to all.
• Some are not. 
• Identities that are not given to all have greater Responsibility to function on behalf of all.
• No Identity is given in order to lord it over others for the benefit of the one given Identity.

 

The Church Age

 

Deacon & Elder

• Everyone can aspire to each.
• Not everyone is able to meet the requirements.
• Not everyone becomes either.

 

The Kingdom Age

 

The 9 Manifestations of The Holy Spirit

• Some are given to everyone.
• Not everyone is given the same ones.
• Few are given all.

The Arch Stones & Cap Stone of The Kingdom Age

1. Arch Stones: Evangelist, Shepherd, Teacher & Prophet
2. Cap Stone: Apostle

Some & None

• Some are given one.
• Some are given more than one.
• Some are given all as an Apostle.
• Some are given none.

 

Who are Leaders in The Ecclesia?

 

Elders rule.

• Does everyone rule in an Ecclesia?
• No.

Evangelists, Shepherds, Teachers & Prophets do their functions.

• They do their functions on behalf of The Ecclesia.

Apostles rule / judge.

• Apostles are Fathers functioning in Father Headship.
• They function in Father Headship for their Children.
• They function in Father Headship for their Sons.
• They train their Sons as Apostles.

Apostles are in Headship as part of The Body of Christ.

• They train The Body of Christ to function as a Body.
• Apostles are not in Headship over The Body of Christ.
• Those in Headship over The Body of Christ are Kings in King Headship.

 

The Age of Melchizedek

 

The Arch Stones & Cap Stone of The Age of Melchizedek

• The Arch Stones: Priest, Legislator, Oracle & King
• The Cap Stone: Son

Some & All

• Nancy Coen revealed that few (10%) are called to The Age of Melchizedek.
• All called to The Age of Melchizedek are called as Arch Stones & Cap Stone.

Headship in The Age of Melchizedek

• Some are called to be Heads in Son Headship.
• Some are not.
• All called to be Kings in Heaven will also be called to Son Headship.

 

Who are Fathers in a Father’s House?

• The Founding Father of The House is also First Father.
• Other Fathers function in The House as chosen by The Founding Father.
• Other Fathers may be in co-Headship over The House.
• As chosen by The First Father.

Some / None

• Are all Fathers?
• No.
• Is everyone a Father in a House?
• No.
• Are all Fathers in Headship over The House?
• No.
• Are all Fathers who are part of a House Founding Father / First Father?
• Only one Father is Founding Father / First Father of a specific House.

 

Summary:

• The Priesthood of all Believers is true in that not only Catholic Priest are Priests.
• Many functions done by Catholic Priests can be done by all believers.
• All are equal in these functions.

Everyone who reaches The Age of Melchizedek will function as a Priest.

• Not everyone has reached The Age of Melchizedek.
• Not everyone in The Age of Melchizedek has yet entered into Priesthood.

Not everyone was / is equal in all things.

• This has always been true.
• Everyone has equal rights & responsibilities as a believer.
• Not everyone has equal ability.
• Not everyone has been given the same callings.

God calls some & doesn’t call others.

• God calls some to Identity & Function that He doesn’t call all to.
• God calls some to Identity & Function that is available to all.
• But not all have yet been called to it.
• Everyone will wake up to these Identities & Functions.
• At their destined time once they desire / want to.

God doesn’t call all at the same time.

• God’s Plan involves calling different groups at different times.

Equal voting on a House Bench of 12 is not The Blueprint.

• Some see more of the bigger picture sooner.
• Those with more experience need to be given more weight.
• Fathers have more experience & wisdom.
• This is especially true of The Founding Father of The House.

The Founding Father of a House is not meant to differ to a Bench of 12.

• However, everyone is free to challenge anything at any time.
• And this is not dishonor.