Blaine wrote: > Abraham also held this High PH, which he received > from Melchizedek himself, as he paid tithes to this > great high priest and king.
The Lord willing, I will answer your post in more detail later, showing you from the Bible how the Mormon teaching is way out in left field. But until then, let me point out that Abraham paying tithes to Melchizedek is evidence that he was NOT of that priesthood. Do the priests of Aaron pay tithes to the priests of Aaron? Of course not. Think about it. Those not part of the priesthood pay tithes to those in the priesthood in order to support them. When I get time, I will show you that the Bible very clearly shows the priesthood of Melchisedec was established after Moses and abrogates the Aaronic priesthood, and I will also show you that this priesthood is of the line of Judah. This misunderstanding of the priesthood is one of the greatest blunders in Mormonism that I have ever seen. While you are waiting for me to present this evidence, let me point out that a major premise of my argument is that the Bible is the highest source of authority by which we can judge these matters. If you do not agree with this premise, perhaps we should discuss it first. If you are going to argue that the Book of Mormon is right or the Doctrine and Covenants is right and the Bible is wrong, then we will not get anywhere. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
