in context Paul speaks of Melchisedec as a shadow of things to come that Jesus fulfills amongst many other things He fulfills. so in context Paul isn't saying Melchisedec is the Christ.
Paul doesn't NEED to identify Melchisedec as the Christ IN Hebrews. <--- THAT would be point blank Paul giving Understanding.
That is Gods position to give His Understanding.
Heb 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Heb 7:1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
Heb 7:2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace;
Heb 7:3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually.
Heb 7:4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils.
Heb 7:5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
Heb 7:6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises.
Heb 7:7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better.
Heb 7:8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth.
Heb 7:9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
Heb 7:10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Heb 7:11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
Heb 7:12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
also your logic says that King David was the Christ
Don't put YOUR logic, YOUR words ON ME.
I said no such stupid thing.
also because King David maintained the Throne in Israel that the Lord is to sit on.
First of all GOD established an everylasting throne IN Jerusalem.
Secondly GOD appointed David king, to sit on the throne God established.
Thirdly David did not MAINTAIN "that" throne; God does.
Fouthly to satisfy Jewish Law, the next person to Lawfully sit on "that" throne MUST be a Jew.
Fifthly LONG before Jesus APPEARED "as a JEWISH man", it was Already decided, Jesus would be OF the Hebrew clan OF a faithful Hebrew father, and descending from "that" father, who is Abraham, is the faithful tribe of Judah, FROM which.....it was already decided and revealed.....WOULD BE the earthly genealogy line, JESUS WOULD TAKE UPON HIMSELF.
The everlasting throne established BY GOD, was the Preparation made for the throne for the Lord Jesus the Christ's Kingdom on earth.
you are way out there, and way off base, maybe you should wear aluminum foil so people know who you are.
You have shown nothing different.
You simply make accusations.
Then you make some stupid remark as if it makes your accusations have some creditability.
Where did you get your understanding from, your logical mind; likely since you brought up logic. Who cares what you logically conclude in your mind? I don't.
That is NOT HOW Scripture teaches to UNDERSTAND Scripture.
so back to the subject at hand:
But of course. Why not stick to the point to begin with....get the jabs and slams in first!!
[QOTE]Which now is in the context of the whole of the world. (meaning human population) the priesthood is first established note that religion where ever the Gospel is ok to preach, dominates religion. So now we await the King but will there be a king before God’s chosen?[/QUOTE]
The Gospel is the good news.
The good news, was brought among men BY Jesus.
The Religion OF the men Jesus came to TELL His good news, was men of the Jewish Religion.
The Doctrine of Jesus, IS His Parables.
A follower of Jesus, of Jesus' Good news & Doctrines was called a Christian, still is.
Anyone following those things IS a Christian.
A saved and born again Christian is entirely different. <-- THAT is a man who HAS become forgiven and converted, BY the Lord Himself.
Appointed Priests was established BY GOD.
....First to Arron's clan.
David, was appointed king, by God.
During David's reign; Priest Abiatar, Priest Eleazar were mentioned; and they are direct descendants of Arron.
....Later God established the Priesthood to the Levite's Tribe.
....Later men appointed their Priests from different tribes.
There shall be TWO others, who will CLAIM Gods throne (anti-Christ/false prophet), but their effects will be dashed.
God Bless,
Taken