Bible Handbook

Characteristics of Melchisedec

1. Like unto the Son of God. 2. Priest of the Most High God. 3. Abideth a priest continually. 4. King of Salem. 5. King of righteousness. 6. King of peace. 7. Greater than Abraham. 8. Without father. 9. Without mother. 10. Without descent of pedigree. 11. Without beginning of days. 12. Without end of life. 13. Not after the law of the carnal commandment. 14. After the power of an endless life. Hebrews 7:1-16. BHB 185.5

The true Melchisedec will fulfill all of these characteristics, without having to wrest the meaning of any of the expressions. Each specification is given by the spirit of the Lord and means just what it says. There is only one in the universe of God who fulfills all of these characteristics. BHB 186.1