Fact or LDS Fiction: Is Priesthood Authority Even In the Bible?

Does Priesthood Authority even exist? The LDS (Mormon) doctrine of Priesthood Authority is arguably one of the most foundational claims of the Latter-day Saint movement. Because it was lost, Christianity fell into apostasy. Without it, no one can receive a valid baptism. Within LDS theology, Priesthood Authority is the very power God used to create the world. It's clearly important to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and yet most Christians don't ever talk about it. Why is that?

In this video, we're going to explore whether or not the topic of Priesthood Authority is Biblical. Yes, the Bible speaks about the Aaronic Priesthood and the Melchizedek Priesthood — but does Priesthood Authority as Mormonism teaches really exist? What does the Bible teach about this issue? And is the loss of Priesthood Authority a huge problem for Christians?

Join us as we consider one of the most essential differences between Mormon and Christian beliefs!

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[BNichols]

Hebrews 7 adds this explanation for why it's called the "Melchizedek priesthood". The author uses an allegory of Melchizedek, for whom the Jews had no genealogical records, saying that Melchizedek was, "Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever." Obviously, the man himself had a father and mother, was born, and also died. But because there was no genealogical record of it, it appeared as though this important figure had no beginning or end of days. The Hebrew author uses this priest to draw an analogy to Christ, who ACTUALLY has no beginning or end. And accordingly, Christ's priesthood never ends. He is eternal. He is perfect. His is a better and higher priesthood.

[ginamiller]

This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard! Thank-you!
I speak to a lot of LDS, some which are in laws.
Your videos are extremely appreciated!

[Nealtendo]

Excellent breakdown and explanation of a topic I found confusing for several years after leaving the LDS church. Not sure I have ever seen it so simply articulated. Well done GLM.

[VICTOR-jco]

I enjoy watching these videos very informative without “Mormon Bashing”!

[Liberator]

This is one topic that I find many missionaries (and members as a whole) are very ignorant about. And it is central to the “great apostasy” claim because that has been the go-to argument for why a restoration was needed in the first place. But the problems are that the apostles had neither the levitical nor Melchizedek priesthoods, and the idea of “priesthood authority” began around 1834.

I recently had missionaries cite Matthew 16’s use of “keys” as evidence for “priesthood keys, ” but they could not answer how they get this to mean levitical or Melchizedek priesthood from the text. The only answer given regarding this was it’s “in the whole Bible.” And yet, like so many, they were ignorant of Hebrews 7 and the requirements to hold the levitical priesthood. Repeatedly I hear “we believe the Bible” despite them not knowing what it says. Article of faith 8 exists, in reality, to mean “we believe the Bible as long as we feel it supports our church.”

I hope your videos continue to open the eyes of Mormons to the falsehood that is Mormonism.

[GeorgeDemetz]

Also, to further show the ignorance of this man, Hebrews 7:17 states that Christ was made a high priest AFTER the ORDER of Melchezidek!!!

[GeorgeDemetz]

Use your brain! They laid their hands on Stephen to give him authority, and that authority was priesthood authority, and it was by the spirit of prophecy and the laying on of hands!! That was not merely a ceremony!!!

[vasilenapetrova]

God Bless you guys! Keep up the great work!

[GeorgeDemetz]

Study the Bible and theology more! Paul mentions that he was caught up to the third heaven, which we call the celestial kingdom. How could there be s third heaven if their werent a first and second heaven?!? Continued...

[Homepageturned]

The Saints are living the prophecies of the Bible while everyone else are still waiting for those prophesies to come to pass or are fighting against the Saints.

[wesleyclayswank]

1. Shephatiah son of King David (1 Chronicles 3:3, 1 Chronicles 12:5): Some interpretations suggest he might have had some priestly or Levitical role.

[GeorgeDemetz]

A lot of people just incorrectly assume that Rev. 20'6 means that if you only believe God will make you priests and kings, but that is a wrong assumption! A priest or minister of God is called by the spirit of prophesy and it is given by the laying on of hands, just as the scriptures I gave you clearly shows! Also, in Acts chapter six, when the apostles, who were official priesthood holders and ministers for Christ, used this same spirit of prophecy to ordain Stephen and six others to their priesthood offices to minister to the people and this was given by the laying in of hands!!! Continued...

[josephgelwix]

Member of the church here. One quick correction to an assertion you made toward the beginning of the video. We believe the higher (Melchizedek) and lower (Aaronic or Levitical) priesthoods have been established since the days of Adam. Due to the idolatry of the Israelites, the higher law (officiated by the higher priesthood) was removed from the nation, symbolized by Moses breaking the tablets, and replaced with a lower law officiated by the lower priesthood.

The Levites were called to officiate in the ordinances of the lower law on behalf of the nation, although there remained select few who were permitted to be ordained to the higher priesthood. Lehi was one such individual, and so, being ordained to the higher priesthood, he was permitted to conduct the ordinances of both the lower and higher laws, hence why he being from Manasseh was permitted to offer burnt offering.

All that aside, the Book of Mormon is true! Don’t take my word for it or anyone else’s word against it. Read it yourself and pray to the Lord for understanding. It truly testifies of Christ.

Glory to God, and merry Christmas everyone!

[bobicusrex]

One tiny problem.. ... The LDS Church doesn't have priesthood authority either.

[chanceofrain]

Makes zero sense that God in His sovereignty would pour out His Holy Spirit on the earth for nearly 1800 years in vain... kind of flies in the face of the great commission and Christ becoming our high priest and mediator between God and man.

[markmorley]

If it was only necessary for God to say “let it be so” then why does He create the earth in six days ? What you are doing is selecting text that provides answers to your argument but dismissing text that formulates the full truth!

[GeorgeDemetz]

Also, he incorrectly makes assumptions that if something is not clearly expressed in detail that it is not true, and that is a false assumption! He has no evidence whatsoever that Aarons sons were not given the priesthood by the laying in if hands which is the way it is ALWAYS given!!! See 1 Timothy 4:14 where it clearly states that Timothy was given the priesthood by revelation and the LAYING on of HANDS!!!

[col]

Priesthood authority is made up, there is no instance that I have found where Jesus gave any person authority over others. In fact there weee several instances where the disciples prodded Jesus to declare which of them would be greatest, and even the sons of Zebedee sought position at the right and left hand of Jesus. Authority over others is different than authority over Devils and uncean spirits. The way the LDS church uses this made up concept of Priesthood Authority is a blasphemy against Jesus’s message.

[amandaterry]

I love your doctrinal sound bytes such a great resource (former LDS)

[josephtabango]

Jesus thought a principle to know every truth.

If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. John 7:17

If anyone really wants to know if the Book of Mormon and the revelations Joseph Smith received are true, need to read his teachings, meditate, and practice them.