What does the Bible say about anointing of the holy spirit?
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The Bible teaches that the Holy Spirit’s anointing sets apart and equips God’s chosen Servant, Jesus Christ, and, through union with Him, confirms and strengthens His people for faithful service. Isaiah 61:1, fulfilled in Luke 4:18-21, declares that the Spirit anointed Christ to proclaim good news, freedom, and healing. Acts 10:38 shows Jesus ministering in the power of the Spirit, while Acts 4:27 calls Him God’s holy Anointed One. Psalm 45:7 and Hebrews 1:9 celebrate the Son’s righteous, joyful anointing above all others. Yet believers also receive God’s confirming anointing and Spirit, as 2 Corinthians 1:21 teaches, not as a rival source of revelation, but as God’s gracious seal in Christ.
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- Is from God 2 Corinthians 1:21
- That christ should receive
- Foretold Psalms 45:7; Isaiah 61:1; Daniel 9:24
- Fulfilled Luke 4:18; Luke 4:21; Acts 4:27; Acts 10:38; Hebrews 1:9
- God preserves those who receive Psalms 18:50; Psalms 20:6; Psalms 89:20-23
- Saints receive Isaiah 61:3; 1 John 2:20
- Is abiding in saints 1 John 2:27
- Guides into all truth 1 John 2:27
- Typified Exodus 40:13-15; Leviticus 8:12; 1 Samuel 16:13; 1 Kings 19:16
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