The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God

A Biblical Theology of the Royal Priesthood from Genesis to Revelation

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” ―1 Peter 2:9

From Genesis to Revelation, the theme of the royal priesthood runs through the biblical story from the garden of Eden through the priesthood of Israel to Jesus Christ―the true and better high priest. It culminates with the creation of God’s new covenant people, called out of the nations to be his priests to the nations. In this concise treatment, David Schrock traces this theme of priesthood throughout the Bible and displays to readers how Jesus, the great high priest, informs the worship, discipleship, and evangelism of the church.

1. Opening Credits
2. Dedication
3. Preface
4. Introduction: Recovering the Glory of the Royal Priesthood
5. Chapter 1: In the Beginning: The Royal Priesthood Patterned
6. Chapter 2: The Law: The Levitical Priesthood Legislated
7. Chapter 3: The Prophets: The Priesthood Promised, Compromised, and Promised Again
8. Chapter 4: The Writings: The Royal Priesthood Anticipated
9. Chapter 5: The Gospels: The Royal Priesthood Arrives
10. Chapter 6: Acts through Revelation: The Royal Priesthood Multiplies
11. Epilogue
12. Closing Credits
13. The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God Sample