
- 224 pages
- English
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About this book
You are a royal priest.
That Reality Will Change Your Life
Human beings are wired for connection. We long for deep relationships and real intimacy—both of which reflect our fundamental desire to be close to God. But all too often, whether because of our sin or our failures, we imagine that God prefers to keep his distance.
In this book, Edward T. Welch shows us the purpose for which we were created: to be brought near to God as a kingdom of priests. He traces the priestly identity throughout the entire Bible, showing us how holiness leads to closeness to God. Through the blood of Jesus, God extends his invitation for all to draw near with open arms. And in his presence, we discover what it means to be truly human: known, unashamed, and wise, full of meaning, purpose, and abundant life.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Newsletter Signup
- Endorsements
- Other Crossway Books
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1 Our Past
- Eden
- 1 In the Garden of God
- 2 In God’s Image
- 3 Not Yet Dressed
- 4 Discern Right from Wrong
- 5 An Intruder
- 6 Discernment Lost
- 7 Life Outside the Most Holy Place
- Israel
- 8 Sanctuaries and Ladders
- 9 Jacob
- 10 Moses
- 11 A Nation of Priests
- 12 Holy
- 13 A Meal with God
- 14 In God’s House
- 15 Priests Clothed
- 16 Job Descriptions
- 17 Priests at Work
- 18 “Be Holy as I Am Holy”
- 19 In God’s Courtroom
- 20 A Tumultuous Interlude
- Part 2 Jesus Our Tabernacle
- 21 The Holy One Descends
- 22 Jesus Our Passover Lamb
- 23 Interrupted by a Wedding
- 24 Jesus the Temple
- 25 Jesus the High Priest
- 26 Believe
- 27 Descending Further
- 28 The Lamb Slain
- 29 Jesus Ascends, the Spirit Descends
- Part 3 Almost Truly Human
- 30 Priests in Plain Clothes
- 31 Priests Descend and Ascend
- 32 Saints
- 33 Shining Faces
- 34 Living Stones, Flowing Fountains
- 35 Enter In
- 36 Be Sent Out
- 37 Walking Uphill
- 38 The High Priest Prays for You
- Epilogue
- Notes
- General Index
- Scripture Index