Sovereign Grace Bible Church

The sermon presents a theological critique of Roman Catholic soteriology, arguing that the New Testament establishes no priestly office capable of offering sacrifice or effecting transubstantiation, contrary to Roman Catholic doctrine. Centered on the principle of sola scriptura, it contends that the New Testament's consistent use of terms like elder, bishop, and shepherd—never priest—demonstrates a clear absence of a sacrificial priesthood, with the priesthood of all believers and Christ's eternal high priesthood in Hebrews serving as the biblical foundation. Historical analysis of the Apostolic Fathers and the development of the priesthood through the third century further confirms that the office did not exist in the early church, undermining claims of apostolic succession. The sermon concludes that without a biblically grounded priestly class, sacramental efficacy—particularly in the Eucharist and baptism—is illusory, rendering Roman Catholic sacramental theology incompatible with faith alone and thus sot