Mormonism and priesthood/Criticisms by traditional Christians

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Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood

Criticisms by traditional Christians of the Mormon concept of priesthood

Summary: Traditional Christians criticize Latter-day Saint beliefs about the priesthood and claim that they are incompatible with the Bible.

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: Some Christians 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?