Understanding the Church as a Royal Priesthood

The chapter delves into the concept of the church as a royal priesthood and a holy nation, focusing on its role in representing God to the world and bringing people into paradise. It also explores the different levels of priesthood within the church, the idea of believers as priests to God in the book of Revelation, and the Orthodox perspective on priesthood in the New Covenant. The discussion includes comparisons between the priesthood in religious institutions and power structures in the corporate world, as well as the challenges and controversies surrounding interpretations and applications of leadership roles in church settings.