Your Views on The Trinity

[Runningman]

The text does not say the "Father decides to carry Jesus." Be careful of adding words to the Bible. (Rev 22:18)
And learn not to exceed to what is written Runningman.

1Co 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other.

I didn't change what the Bible says. What I said is just a paraphrase of what I believe the Bible says about God carrying Jesus to heaven, Jesus coming back the same way he left, and only the Father knowing when that is. It's my commentary and I didn't try to pass it off as a quote from the Bible. I stand by what I said though: Jesus will return when the Father decides to carry Jesus back to earth.

I also give warnings too. It's no small matter to bear false witness of God. Would you be willing to go on record as a prophet and state that God has given the church instruction to represent Him as a trinity?

Do that mean that you do not believe what the Father said in Hebrews 1:8, that Jesus have a forever and ever throne?

The text does not say "will sit" but "sitting" at the right hand of power Runningman.

Mat 26:64 Jesus *said to him, "You have said it yourself; nevertheless I tell you, hereafter you will see THE SON OF MAN SITTING AT THE RIGHT HAND OF POWER, and COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN."

Hebrews 1:8 is regards in to the eternal Davidic throne that others share with Jesus, but the throne in Matthew 26:64 is in regards to a temporary throne. Remember, that throne at the right hand of God is Jesus' UNTIL his enemies are made his footstool in Psalm 110:1. Check out 1 Corinthians 15:24-28. Paul taught about the temporary position of Jesus at the right hand of God and Jesus' status as eternally subordinate to God there.

 

[Capbook]

I didn't change what the Bible says. What I said is just a paraphrase of what I believe the Bible says about God carrying Jesus to heaven, Jesus coming back the same way he left, and only the Father knowing when that is. It's my commentary and I didn't try to pass it off as a quote from the Bible. I stand by what I said though: Jesus will return when the Father decides to carry Jesus back to earth.

Paraphrasing is the product of your own thought, not from the Word of God.
You exceed to what is written Runningman, the phrase "the Father decided to carry Jesus" is completely unBiblical.

1Co 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other.

I also give warnings too. It's no small matter to bear false witness of God. Would you be willing to go on record as a prophet and state that God has given the church instruction to represent Him as a trinity?

No prophet that state the Trinity, it's Jesus Himself, all authority was given to Him in heaven and on earth. And proclaim the three persons of the Trinity, one in the nature of being God. (Rom 1:20, Acts 17:29, Col 2:9)

Mat 28:18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Mat 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

Hebrews 1:8 is regards in to the eternal Davidic throne that others share with Jesus, but the throne in Matthew 26:64 is in regards to a temporary throne. Remember, that throne at the right hand of God is Jesus' UNTIL his enemies are made his footstool in Psalm 110:1. Check out 1 Corinthians 15:24-28. Paul taught about the temporary position of Jesus at the right hand of God and Jesus' status as eternally subordinate to God there.

The text speaks of Jesus "sitting" and the word "temporary" is not there.
Runningman, again, can you prove that Jesus is a "throne?" I colored your statement blue above.

 

[Runningman]

Paraphrasing is the product of your own thought, not from the Word of God.

Then why are you talking so much if commentary is so wrong to you?

You exceed to what is written Runningman, the phrase "the Father decided to carry Jesus" is completely unBiblical.

It's Biblical. God carried Jesus to heaven and Jesus returns the same way, which would involve being carried back.

Here's a question, if Jesus is God in your religion then why was he "carried" to heaven instead of going under his own power?

1Co 4:6 Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, so that in us you may learn not to exceed what is written, so that no one of you will become arrogant in behalf of one against the other.

No prophet that state the Trinity, it's Jesus Himself, all authority was given to Him in heaven and on earth. And proclaim the three persons of the Trinity, one in the nature of being God. (Rom 1:20, Acts 17:29, Col 2:9)

Nice dodge. I thought you don't actually have the conviction about your beliefs to really put it all on the line. I sense deep down inside you don't even really fully believe what you claim to. Why else would you spend so much time harping about something only to tuck tail and dodge when asked if God asked to be represented as a trinity.

You better be glad you did, too, you would have been in hotter water than just losing a debate on a forum, but rather under harsher judgement with God. Some lines you don't want to cross.

Mat 28:18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
Mat 28:19 "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

The text speaks of Jesus "sitting" and the word "temporary" is not there.
Runningman, again, can you prove that Jesus is a "throne?" I colored your statement blue above.

It's not temporary? I beg to differ. What does the word "UNTIL" mean below?

1 Cor. 8
25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Hebrews 1
13Yet to which of the angels did God ever say:
“Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

 

[Capbook]

Then why are you talking so much if commentary is so wrong to you?

I prefer what Bible words means as defined, not our own thought to interpret Bible verses. Adding some words not found what is written.(1Cor 4:6)

It's Biblical. God carried Jesus to heaven and Jesus returns the same way, which would involve being carried back.

Here's a question, if Jesus is God in your religion then why was he "carried" to heaven instead of going under his own power?

What I questioned is the phrase "God decided to carry Jesus," you only present the word "carried" nothing about "God decided."
Provide proof instead.

Nice dodge. I thought you don't actually have the conviction about your beliefs to really put it all on the line. I sense deep down inside you don't even really fully believe what you claim to. Why else would you spend so much time harping about something only to tuck tail and dodge when asked if God asked to be represented as a trinity.

Did you not follow the "divine nature, deity" of God in the three verses presented?
Quoted from NAS95, a literal word for word Bible translations that aim to maintain the highest degree of accuracy to the original languages.

Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Act 17:29 "Being then the children of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man.

Col 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,

You better be glad you did, too, you would have been in hotter water than just losing a debate on a forum, but rather under harsher judgement with God. Some lines you don't want to cross.

It's not temporary? I beg to differ. What does the word "UNTIL" mean below?

1 Cor. 8
25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Runningman, if you quote Bible text be sure it is correct.
First Corinthians chapter eight only contain the 13th verse in my resource Bible.
Why is that?

Hebrews 1
13Yet to which of the angels did God ever say:
“Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

I quote "sitting" and you quote "until" I will not argue as both are from the Bible.

 

[Runningman]

I prefer what Bible words means as defined, not our own thought to interpret Bible verses. Adding some words not found what is written.(1Cor 4:6)

What I questioned is the phrase "God decided to carry Jesus," you only present the word "carried" nothing about "God decided."
Provide proof instead.

Scriptures states Jesus was carried to heaven and will return the same way. He'll be carried back to earth by God because he isn't God. He doesn't know when he returns. Only the Father knows that.

Luke 24
51While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven.

Acts 1
11“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

Did you not follow the "divine nature, deity" of God in the three verses presented?
Quoted from NAS95, a literal word for word Bible translations that aim to maintain the highest degree of accuracy to the original languages.

Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

Act 17:29 "Being then the children of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man.

Col 2:9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form,

Scripture states others can have the divine nature and the fullness of the Deity welling in them too. You don't add anything that would distinguish Jesus from anyone else.

1 Peter 1
4Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Ephesians 3
19of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Runningman, if you quote Bible text be sure it is correct.
First Corinthians chapter eight only contain the 13th verse in my resource Bible.
Why is that?

I quote "sitting" and you quote "until" I will not argue as both are from the Bible.

What does "until" mean here?

1 Corinthians 15
25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

And you don't see "until" in Hebrews 1:13? I just looked at over 3 dozen English Bible versions and they all say either "until" or "till." Which version of the Bible do you use that removed "until" from what was originally quoted in Psalm 110:1?

 

[Peterlag]

I just wonder how many Bible lexicons will be wrong by your mere opinion. See below.

1. Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament,
2. Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament (EDNT),
3. Thayer's Greek Lexicon,
4. Theological Dictionary of the New Testament,
5. The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament,
6. Legacy Standard Bible Exhaustive Concordance,
7. New American Standard Exhaustive Concordance.

Unitarian will always be misled, self-reliance interpretation, paraphrase translation usage that does not have Strong numbers of Bible words, the basis where we can find its meaning at the time of its use, defined by Bible Lexicons.


Col 2:9 ForG3754 inG1722 himG846 dwellethG2730 allG3956 theG3588 fulnessG4138 of theG3588 GodheadG2320 bodily.G4985

G2320
θεότης theotēs
- the nature or state of being God',deity, divine nature, divine being.'
(from Greek-English Lexicon Based on Semantic Domain. Copyright © 1988 United Bible Societies, New York. Used by permission.)
G2320
θεότης theotēs
means "deity", the rank of God.
(from Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament © 1990 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. All rights reserved.)
G2320
θεότης theotēs
deity i. e. the state of being God, Godhead: Col 2:9
(from Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Electronic Database. Copyright © 2000, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.)
G2320
θεότης theotēs
This word, meaning "divinity," occurs in the NT only in Col 2:9
(from Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, abridged edition, Copyright © 1985 by William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company. All rights reserved.)
G2320 (Mounce Lexicon)
θεότης theotēs
1x: divinity, deity, godhead, Col_2:9.
(The Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament)
G2320
θεότης theotēs
theotēs; from 2316; deity: — Deity(1).
(Legacy Standard Bible Exhaustive Concordance)
G2320
θεότης theotēs
theotēs; from 2316; deity: — Deity(1).
(New American Standard Exhaustive Concordance)

An Interlinear or Concordance shows how the Bible translates a word and not what the Greek actually means. The pronoun is an "it" when it refers to an inanimate noun like the "Word" because Greek has grammatical gender and the "Word" in John 1 is a thing so the Greek says it's an "it."

 

[synergy]

It's not temporary? I beg to differ. What does the word "UNTIL" mean below?

1 Cor. 8
25For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Hebrews 1
13Yet to which of the angels did God ever say:
“Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”?

I mean anything Jesus has now is something he was given, but he doesn't hold greater authority than the Father. It's actually temporary as well. Psalm 110:1 says Jesus is at the right hand of God "until" his enemies as made his footstool and there are no examples of statements about Jesus being at the right hand of God in an alleged pre-existent state. Sorry, I know that isn't what you want to hear, but it's what you need to hear.
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The Bible often uses the word "until" in a way that does not imply a change of state after the time mentioned, which differs from typical modern usage. In everyday English, "until" usually implies that something changes afterward. For example, “He was quiet until she came in” suggests he started talking after she came in. But in Scripture, the word “until” (Hebrew: עַד ‘ad, Greek: ἕως heōs) frequently does not carry that implication. Below are several examples that prove this.

2 Samuel 6:23 says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.” This cannot mean she had children after she died. The word “until” here simply sets a limit, not a change—she never had children, even after death.

1 Timothy 4:13 says, “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture...” This does not mean that Timothy should stop reading Scripture after Paul arrives. It simply marks a focus or emphasis on an action up to a point in time, not a change afterward.

Psalm 110:1 says, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” This verse is quoted often in the New Testament about Christ. Yet Christ continues to sit at the right hand of God even after His enemies are made His footstool. So “until” here also does not imply He ceases sitting afterward.

In conclusion, the Bible often uses “until” to describe what is true up to a certain point without necessarily implying a change follows. This is different from how “until” is often understood in modern speech. Therefore, when interpreting Scripture, we should NOT assume that the use of “until” always means a different or opposite state occurs afterward.

 

[amazing grace]

The Bible often uses the word "until" in a way that does not imply a change of state after the time mentioned, which differs from typical modern usage. In everyday English, "until" usually implies that something changes afterward. For example, “He was quiet until she came in” suggests he started talking after she came in. But in Scripture, the word “until” (Hebrew: עַד ‘ad, Greek: ἕως heōs) frequently does not carry that implication. Below are several examples that prove this.

2 Samuel 6:23 says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.” This cannot mean she had children after she died. The word “until” here simply sets a limit, not a change—she never had children, even after death.

1 Timothy 4:13 says, “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture...” This does not mean that Timothy should stop reading Scripture after Paul arrives. It simply marks a focus or emphasis on an action up to a point in time, not a change afterward.

Psalm 110:1 says, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” This verse is quoted often in the New Testament about Christ. Yet Christ continues to sit at the right hand of God even after His enemies are made His footstool. So “until” here also does not imply He ceases sitting afterward.

In conclusion, the Bible often uses “until” to describe what is true up to a certain point without necessarily implying a change follows. This is different from how “until” is often understood in modern speech. Therefore, when interpreting Scripture, we should NOT assume that the use of “until” always means a different or opposite state occurs afterward.

1 Corinthians 15:21-28 --- For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead, For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order; Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For God has put all things in subjection under his feet. But when it says, 'all things are put in subjection'; it is plain that he (God) is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.
Jesus is reigning now UNTIL he destroys every rule and every authority and power AND until death is destroyed THEN he delivers the kingdom to God the Father - the Son himself will be subjected to God the Father . . . so that God may be all in all.

 

[Runningman]

The Bible often uses the word "until" in a way that does not imply a change of state after the time mentioned, which differs from typical modern usage. In everyday English, "until" usually implies that something changes afterward. For example, “He was quiet until she came in” suggests he started talking after she came in. But in Scripture, the word “until” (Hebrew: עַד ‘ad, Greek: ἕως heōs) frequently does not carry that implication. Below are several examples that prove this.

2 Samuel 6:23 says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.” This cannot mean she had children after she died. The word “until” here simply sets a limit, not a change—she never had children, even after death.

1 Timothy 4:13 says, “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture...” This does not mean that Timothy should stop reading Scripture after Paul arrives. It simply marks a focus or emphasis on an action up to a point in time, not a change afterward.

Psalm 110:1 says, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool.” This verse is quoted often in the New Testament about Christ. Yet Christ continues to sit at the right hand of God even after His enemies are made His footstool. So “until” here also does not imply He ceases sitting afterward.

In conclusion, the Bible often uses “until” to describe what is true up to a certain point without necessarily implying a change follows. This is different from how “until” is often understood in modern speech. Therefore, when interpreting Scripture, we should NOT assume that the use of “until” always means a different or opposite state occurs afterward.

This is pure fiction. Until is explicitly defined as until or as far as in every lexicon, concordance and Bible dictionary. It means until, up to, or as far as. It means Jesus will reign and be at the right hand of God up to a point then after that he won't be.

I am noticing a pattern with you though. You also did the same thing with the word "only" in John 17:3. You really tried hard to minimize it meaning "alone" and pretended it's supportive of the trinity when it is not.

 

[Runningman]

1 Corinthians 15:21-28 --- For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead, For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. But each in his own order; Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ. Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For God has put all things in subjection under his feet. But when it says, 'all things are put in subjection'; it is plain that he (God) is excepted who put all things in subjection under him. When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all.
Jesus is reigning now UNTIL he destroys every rule and every authority and power AND until death is destroyed THEN he delivers the kingdom to God the Father - the Son himself will be subjected to God the Father . . . so that God may be all in all.

Right, the description of what happens is one of a temporary reign with the end result being Jesus eternally subordinate to God.

 

[101G]

No Jesus is not God.

yes he is. if as you say, then tell us who sits on the Throne in rev chapter 4, ..... Revelation 4:11 "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

is not God the CREATOR? and is not JESUS the Lord who created all things (per John 1:3?) ... yes or no.

your answer please.

101G.

 

[101G]

Jesus defines God as the Father consistently throughout the gospels. It is fine to say the Father is Spirit because Jesus said God is Spirit, hence Jesus taught only ever taught about worshipping the Father (John 4:23,24) and only ever taught about praying to the Father (Matthew 6:6,9) and that the Father alone is the true God (John 17:1-3.) That the Father is his and his brother's God (John 20:17) etc. You minimize the importance of the Father as God because Scripture clashes with your religion.

GINOLJC, to all.
question by scripture, Romans 8:9 "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."

is this the same one Spirit? and is this Spirit the same one person, yes or no?

101G.

 

[Runningman]

GINOLJC, to all.
question by scripture, Romans 8:9 "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his."

is this the same one Spirit? and is this Spirit the same one person, yes or no?

101G.

Do you mean the spirit of Jesus as a person or the spirit of the anointing? I ask because Christ isn't Jesus' name. Paul was probably referring to an anointing. I see no reason to conflate God with an anointing. God isn't an anointing, God is a person.

 

[101G]

Do you mean the spirit of Jesus as a person or the spirit of the anointing? I ask because Christ isn't Jesus' name. Paul was probably referring to an anointing. I see no reason to conflate God with an anointing. God isn't an anointing, God is a person.

thanks for your reply, so let 101G make it PLAIN, 1 Peter 1:10 "Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:" 1 Peter 1:11 "Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow."

that "spirit" of Christ that was in them, (the prophet of old)...... that Christ who is ONLY JESUS the "Lord".

now your answer please.

101G.

 

[synergy]

This is pure fiction. Until is explicitly defined as until or as far as in every lexicon, concordance and Bible dictionary. It means until, up to, or as far as. It means Jesus will reign and be at the right hand of God up to a point then after that he won't be.

So with your way of thinking then Michal had children after she died since 2 Samuel 6:23 says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.” Speaking of pure fiction, you nailed it!

Also, according to your pure fiction thinking, Timothy ceased reading Scripture after Paul arrived according to 1 Timothy 4:13 that says “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture...”

I am noticing a pattern with you though. You also did the same thing with the word "only" in John 17:3. You really tried hard to minimize it meaning "alone" and pretended it's supportive of the trinity when it is not.

Your pure fiction pattern is consistent with your constant maipulation of John 17:3.

 

[civic]

Bear in mind, your point, is opposing the Almighty God's words.
Almighty God said to the Son, Your throne, O God," nothing in the text that read "human."(Heb 1:8)
Runningman, you knowingly and intentionally fight against the Almighty God words. Be alarm.

Yes the exact opposite of Jesus and the Apostles teaching

 

[Peterlag]

yes he is. if as you say, then tell us who sits on the Throne in rev chapter 4, ..... Revelation 4:11 "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

is not God the CREATOR? and is not JESUS the Lord who created all things (per John 1:3?) ... yes or no.

your answer please.

101G.

Like I told you a billion times. I don't do the book of Revelation.

 

[Runningman]

thanks for your reply, so let 101G make it PLAIN, 1 Peter 1:10 "Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:" 1 Peter 1:11 "Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow."

that "spirit" of Christ that was in them, (the prophet of old)...... that Christ who is ONLY JESUS the "Lord".

now your answer please.

101G.

The word "christ" means anointing in Greek. The Hebrew equivalent is "messiah" which still means anointing. The prophets in the Old Testament are messiah or christos (anointed) but not said to have the spirit of someone in the. You can see more about Elisha and Elijah (1 Kings 19:16) and prophets in general are anointed ones (Psalm 105:15) so there is nothing to suggest there that literally the spirit of Jesus was in them. There is nothing in the Bible about Jesus pre-existing.

 

[Runningman]

So with your way of thinking then Michal had children after she died since 2 Samuel 6:23 says, “Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child until the day of her death.” Speaking of pure fiction, you nailed it!

Also, according to your pure fiction thinking, Timothy ceased reading Scripture after Paul arrived according to 1 Timothy 4:13 that says “Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture...”

Your pure fiction pattern is consistent with your constant maipulation of John 17:3.

We aren't impressed by your mental gymnastics, but the this is not much different than the show you put on with your replies about the word only in John 17:3. Straight denials of the meanings of words and a lot of talking about nothing doesn't make it go away. Anything in Scripture that refutes the trinity you deny exists. Perhaps a Bible discussion isn't what you need, but prayer to be free from your spiritual prison. Do you want me to pray to the Father for you?

 

[Peterlag]

The word "christ" means anointing in Greek. The Hebrew equivalent is "messiah" which still means anointing. The prophets in the Old Testament are messiah or christos (anointed) but not said to have the spirit of someone in the. You can see more about Elisha and Elijah (1 Kings 19:16) and prophets in general are anointed ones (Psalm 105:15) so there is nothing to suggest there that literally the spirit of Jesus was in them. There is nothing in the Bible about Jesus pre-existing.

Amen. I write it like this...

Prophets, Priests, and Kings were anointed before they assumed office that signified royal competence. Anointing was a means of investing someone with power, such as the anointment of King Solomon to signify divine sanctification and approval. Aaron was the first to be anointed for the priesthood, and the High Priest was often called the anointed Priest. The prophet Elijah was anointed and received the command to anoint Elisha. The character of the anointment gave the King the privilege of becoming the Lord’s anointed, that signified he was to serve God and reign in God’s stead over the people. The right to anoint the King was executed by the Prophet, and then later in time, only the High Priest had the right to anoint the King.

The title “the Lord’s anointed” was later shortened to “anointed.” The Hebrew, in the Aramaic form uses the word “messiah.” The Greeks translated “messiah” into the Greek as “Christ.” Jesus was anointed as Prophet, Priest, and King to signify the fulfillment of the promised messiah. Jesus was also anointed by God with the holy spirit and with power (Acts 10:38). As believers we are anointed by God because of the seed of Christ that is born within us. “Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God” (2 Corinthians 1:21).