Mormonism and priesthood

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Mormonism and priesthood

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Restoration

Restoration

Summary: It is claimed that no restoration of priesthood authority was required, and that the "laying on of hands" is not necessary in order to receive priesthood authority. Some claim that the concept of priesthood authority and ordinations came from Sidney Rigdon.

• • Aaronic priesthood (Click here for full article)
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    • Hebrews 7 and the Aaronic priesthood—
      Brief Summary: Hebrews 7 states that the Aaronic/Levitical Priesthood was "changed" to the unique priesthood "after the order of Melchizedek" held by Jesus Christ. Why then do Mormons still use the Aaronic Priesthood? (Click here for full article)
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  • Melchizedek priesthood (Click here for full article)
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    • Date of the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood—
      Brief Summary: Historical documents do not give an exact date for the restoration of the Melchizedek priesthood. (Click here for full article)
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Women and priesthood

Summary: Why do women not exercise priesthood authority in the Church?

Criticisms

Christians don't need a mediating priesthood

Summary: Some sectarian Protestants claim that Christians do not need a mediating priesthood since it has been "fulfilled in Christ."

Non-transferable

Summary: It is claimed that only Jesus held the priesthood, and that such priesthood was not 'transferable' to members of the Church.

Is there a "Priesthood of All Believers"

Summary: Critics of Mormonism assert that there is no need for unbroken lines of priesthood authority since the Bible teaches that all believers hold the priesthood.

What does the Bible teach

Summary: What does the Bible teach about priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ?

Miracles in other faiths

Summary: Many Christian believers report miraculous healings and the like, which they claim are done by God's power. How can the Church claim to possess the only valid priesthood in light of these miraculous blessings?