Thematic Bible: Appointed and called by God


Thematic Bible




Also, it is an office which no one elects to take for himself; he is called to it by God, just as Aaron was. Similarly Christ was not raised to the glory of the high priesthood by himself but by Him who declared to him, Thou art my son, to-day have I become thy father.

Holy brothers, you who participate in a heavenly calling, look at Jesus then, at the apostle and high priest of our confession; he is faithful to Him who appointed him. For while Moses also was faithful in every department of God's house,

Also, it is an office which no one elects to take for himself; he is called to it by God, just as Aaron was. Similarly Christ was not raised to the glory of the high priesthood by himself but by Him who declared to him, Thou art my son, to-day have I become thy father.