Thematic Bible: Appointed and called by God


Thematic Bible




to himself the honour of the priesthood: he must be called thereto by God, as Aaron was. Wherefore Christ himself did not assume the character of an high priest; but it was confirm'd by him that said, "thou art my son, to-day have I begotten thee."

Wherefore, christian brethren, you who are called to an heavenly inheritance, consider the apostle and high priest of the faith we profess, even Christ Jesus; who was faithful to him that constituted him such, as Moses likewise was faithful in all his administration of God's house.

to himself the honour of the priesthood: he must be called thereto by God, as Aaron was. Wherefore Christ himself did not assume the character of an high priest; but it was confirm'd by him that said, "thou art my son, to-day have I begotten thee."