Bedside Watchman A Royal Priesthood

Last Updated on : October 11, 2014

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A Royal Priesthood

During the American Civil War of 1860-61, Dr. Thomas rightly claimed that Christadelphians were part of "An elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession to show forth the excellencies (virtues) of Him who called them out of darkness into His marvellous light." Believers tend to forget the nobility of this high and heavenly honour of God's call, and often overlook the fact that their primary duty in life is to manifest His name and purposes to the people around them.

By teaching and example Jesus showed three ways in which it can be done: Resist not evil, love the world as God loved it, and preach the Gospel. He had little time for anything else -- and neither have we.

John Marshall, The New Life, pages 75-76