The eternal high priesthood of Jesus Christ
"Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. We do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help." (Hebrews 4:14-16) In this profound exhortation from the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacred author invites believers to unwavering faith and bold confidence in Christ, the eternal High Priest. Jesus is identified as the one who has "passed through the heavens," emphasizing His exaltation following His Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension. As Son of God and High Priest, He occupies a position of supreme intercessory authority before the Father, mediating the New Covenant with perfect efficacy. This theological assertion forms the basis for the exhortation to "hold fast to our confessi...