Dictionary of Bible Themes "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. Isaiah 61:1-3Jesus Christ anointed by the Holy Spirit The Messiah's anointing is predicted Matthew 3:16"Messiah" means "anointed one". The Spirit anoints Jesus Christ at the start of his ministry pp Mk 1:10 Acts 10:38pp Lk 3:22 pp Jn 1:32 Luke 4:18-21See also Jesus Christ declares his anointing Isaiah 61:1-2Acts 4:26-27 The first Christians declare Jesus Christ's anointing See also Matthew 4:23-25; 7:28-29; 12:28Evidence pointing to the Spirit's anointing in Jesus Christ's ministry Luke 4:14-15; 5:17; 6:19; 7:14-152 Samuel 23:1-2 Believers anointed by the Holy Spirit The Spirit anoints God's chosen people 2 Corinthians 1:21-22Samuel Anointing enables Christians to stand firm 1 John 2:20,27See also Anointing guards Christians against falsehood 2206 Jesus, the Christ3030 Holy Spirit, power 3242 Holy Spirit, baptism with 3251 Holy Spirit, filling with 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 3272 Holy Spirit in OT 7304 anointing 8420 equipping |
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