The Jimmy Akin Podcast #026 N.T. Wright & the Priesthood of All Believers - Jimmy Akin
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Mar 24, 2025 Dive into the transformative discussion on the priesthood of all believers, where historical and scriptural insights challenge traditional divides between clergy and laity. Explore the inclusive nature of Christian priesthood as defined in the New Testament and its roots in the Old Testament. Discover how the concept of priesthood evolved, including the pivotal shift of sacred offerings from the temple to a more universal practice post-AD 70. This analysis provides a fresh perspective on the balance between individual believers' roles and the necessity of ministerial priests.
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Reformation's Twofold Priesthood Claim
- The priesthood of all believers holds that Christ is high priest and all Christians share in a priestly role.
- Reformers used this to argue against a separate, exclusive clerical class.
Old Testament Priesthood Was Complex
- Old Testament priesthood wasn't uniformly open to all; Levites and Aaron's line had special roles.
- Early examples and exceptions complicate the simple 'all are priests' reading.
Historical Exceptions To Levitical Exclusivity
- Historical evidence shows non-Levites sometimes performed priestly actions before later regulations.
- This nuance undermines blanket claims that priestly roles never varied.