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a. Wisdom |
Christ's teachings |
For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. - Matthew 7:29 |
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b. Power |
Christ's miracles |
And He said unto them, What things? And they said unto Him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people. - Luke 24:19 |
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c. Holiness |
Christ's sinlessness |
For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens. - Hebrews 7:26 |
The Triune God was involved in the anointing of Christ in the following ways:
1. God the Father - The Anointer
2. God the Son - The Anointed
3. God the Holy Spirit - The Anointing
Christians also bear the name of Christ. They also become a partaker of Christ's anointing as prophet, priest, and king. How does Question and Answer 32 of the Heidelberg Catechism describe the Christian's involvement in Christ's anointing?
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Heidelberg Catechism - Question and Answer 32 Q. But why art thou called a Christian? A. Because I am a member of Christ by faith, and thus am partaker of His anointing; that so I may confess His name, and present myself a living sacrifice of thankfulness to Him; and also that with a free and good conscience I may fight against sin and Satan in this life: and afterwards reign with Him eternally, over all creatures. |
According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love:
Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will.
- Ephesians 1:4-5
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with Him,
- Acts 10:38
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How are true Christians anointed to be prophets, priests, and kings? How are they to exercise themselves in these offices? |
