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John Wesley on Priesthood of All Believers - Wesleyan (1 Peter 2:9)

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"Every believer is a priest—not clergy alone but all. This holy nation includes all who respond to grace. Royal priesthood means access to God for all, intercession by all, ministry from all. The Spirit gifts every member for the body's work." — John Wesley. Wesleyan: universal priesthood.

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