The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God

“The biblical teaching on the priesthood seems foreign and forbidding to many readers today. David Schrock helps us see how a theology of the priesthood permeates the storyline of the Bible and how the priesthood climaxes in Christ and finds its fulfillment in him.”

Thomas R. Schreiner

“David Schrock helps Christ’s royal priesthood exult in Christ, the supreme royal priest.”

Andrew David Naselli

“With the recent surge in biblical-theological studies, especially thematic developments across the canon, it is a little surprising that the theme of priesthood has not received more attention. David Schrock’s work fills this gap beautifully! Specifically, this book probes the significance of the priesthood for a precise understanding of the gospel, as well as our own calling as royal priests through Jesus. Essential reading on this major biblical theme!”

Nicholas G. Piotrowski

“Schrock has given us an absolutely fresh analysis and perspective on priesthood through the lens of biblical theology. While some may find his proposals provocative at times, none who read these pages—layperson or scholar—will fail to benefit from his study.”

Peter J. Gentry

“Identity formation is a pressing challenge facing the church in this generation. David Schrock has provided vital aid for this task by drawing attention to the church’s true identity as a royal priesthood. I have waited for a book like this for two decades. May all who read it have their eyes opened to the transforming power of participation in Christ’s royal priesthood.”

Hank Voss

“David Schrock has the uncommon ability to weave together biblical, systematic, and pastoral theology. This book is no exception. The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God not only unfolds the Old Testament’s theology of priesthood but also shows us how to think rightly about the work of Christ and the doctrine of the church in light of those truths. If you want to understand what it means for Christ to be our great high priest or for the church to be a royal priesthood, I can’t imagine a better book to get you started.”

Sam Emadi

“The Bible is full of priestly images crucial to our Christology and our Christian identity. David Schrock guides us through the whole canon, from its opening chapters to its closing pages, spotlighting essential passages and many possible allusions to a pervasive theme that’s often overlooked or undervalued in today’s church.”

Andrew Malone

“Capturing the theme of royal priesthood from Adam to Christ and then applying it to the church is a crucial and marvelous way of summarizing God’s glorious plan of redemption centered in our Lord Jesus Christ. Understanding how this theme is revealed through the unfolding biblical covenants allows us to grasp how all of God’s plan is fulfilled in Christ Jesus as our royal great high priest but also how, in Christ, the church is restored to her vocation of being God’s royal priesthood. I highly recommend David Schrock’s discussion of this magnificent truth.”

Stephen J. Wellum