Editorial

Kabwe Kabwe

The priesthood of all believers is a doctrine that finds its root in the Bible and was one among other rich truths, which came alive as a result of the Reformation. The Reformation was clarion call to all believers to get involved in theology and Christian service to all believers, which previously was treated as a preserve of theologians and “priests”.

Sadly, the subtle teaching of the clergy and laity distinction often undermines the appreciation and application of the doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. It is becoming a common phenomenon in the church today to observe two existing classes of people classified commonly by ordination and intonation of the clergy and the laity.

The priesthood of all believers is a truth that should be guarded to prevent the secular and sacred divide syndrome. In this editorial article, I have stated and illustrated the negative implications of the clergy/laity distinction and how it militates against the application of the priesthood of all believers.