Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance » 3239 Holy Spirit, anointing of “Anoint” means to set someone apart, to authorise and equip him or her for a task of spiritual importance. Jesus Christ is set apart by the work of the Holy Spirit for his ministry of preaching, healing and deliverance. The Holy Spirit sets Christians apart for their ministry in Christ's name. Jesus Christ anointed by the Holy Spirit The Messiah's anointing is predicted Isaiah 61:1-3 “Messiah” means “anointed one”. The Spirit anoints Jesus Christ at the start of his ministry Matthew 3:16 pp Mark 1:10 pp Luke 3:22 pp John 1:32 Acts 10:38 Jesus Christ declares his anointing Luke 4:18-21 See also Isaiah 61:1-2 The first Christians declare Jesus Christ's anointing Evidence pointing to the Spirit's anointing in Jesus Christ's ministry See also Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 7:28-29; Matthew 12:28; Luke 4:14-15; Luke 5:17; Luke 6:19; Luke 7:14-15 Believers anointed by the Holy Spirit The Spirit anoints God's chosen people 2 Samuel 23:1-2 Samuel Anointing enables Christians to stand firm Anointing guards Christians against falsehood 1 John 2:20,27 See also
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