The Priesthood of the Believer 1 Pet 2:5, 9

The misunderstanding of how we all fit into the body of Christ, and how one person differs in importance from another.

Something God hates:

1. The Doctrine of the Nicolaitans. (Rev 2:6)
2. The Deeds of the Nicolaitans. (Rev 2:15)

A Royal Priesthood: Equal Privilege

1. Identification with Jesus Christ. (Rev 1:6)
2. Access to God. (Eph 2:18, Rom 5:2)/Draw near (Heb 5:17)
3. Anointing for service. (1 John 2:27, 1 Cor 1:21-22)

An Holy Priesthood: Equal Responsibility

1. Sacrifice.
1. Rom 12:1, Our bodies.
2. Phil 4:18, Our substance.
3. Heb 13:15-16, Our praise and obedience.
4. Rom 15:16, The souls of men.
2. Judgment and Instruction. (Lev 10:10, Deut 17:8-11, 33:10, 1 Cor 12:15, 6:1-4)
1. “The church establishes the moral standard for men who never go near it, and for communities who reject it.
3. Intercession. (Heb 4:14-15)