Q. 31. Why is he called Christ , that is, anointed?

Question. Why is he called Christ , that is, anointed?

Answer. Because he is ordained of God the Father, and anointed with the Holy Ghost (Acts 10;38), to be our chief Prophet and Teacher (John 6;14); who has fully revealed to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our redemption (John 1;18); and to be our only High Priest (Heb. 3;1), who, by the one sacrifice of his body, has redeemed us (Heb. 9;26), and makes continual intercession with the Father for us (Heb. 7;25); and also to be our eternal King (Ps. 2;6), who governs us by his word and Spirit (Ps. 73;24), and who defends and preserves us in the enjoyment of that salvation he has purchased for us (John 10;27, 28).

Proofs.

• [proof-1] Acts 10;38.—God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power.— Acts 4;27.—Luke 4;18.—Acts 2;36.
• [proof-2] John 6;14.—This is of a truth that Prophet that should come into the world.— Acts 3;22.—Matt. 17;5.
• [proof-3] John 1;18.—No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.— John 15;15.—John 14;6.
• [proof-4] Heb. 3;1.—Holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.— Ps. 110;4.—Heb. 7;21.
• [proof-5] Heb. 9;26.—For by one offering he hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.— Heb. 10;10.—1 Cor. 5;7.
• [proof-6] Heb. 7;25.—He ever liveth, to make intercession for them.— Rom. 8;34.—John 17;9.
• [proof-7] Ps. 2;6.—I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.— John 18;37.—Luke 1;33.—Rev. 17;14.
• [proof-8] Ps. 73;24.—Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.— Isa. 2;3.—Ps. 119;105.—John 16;13.
• [proof-9] John 10;27, 28.—My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Heb. 7;24, 25,—1 Cor. 15;25.—Matt. 16;18.