LORD’S DAY 12
31. Why is He called Christ, that is Anointed?
Because He is ordained of God the Father and anointed with the Holy Spirit1Hebrews 1:9 to be our chief Prophet and Teacher,2Deuteronomy 18:15; Acts 3:22 who has fully revealed to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our redemption;3John 1:18; 15:15 and to be our only High Priest,4Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 7:21 who by the one sacrifice of His body, has redeemed us, and ever lives to make intercession for us with the Father;5Romans 5:9-10 and also to be our eternal King, who governs us by His Word and Spirit and defends and preserves us in the redemption obtained for us.6Psalm 2:6; Luke 1:33; Matthew 28:18; Isaiah 61:1-2; 1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 19:16
32. But why are you called a Christian?
Because by faith I am a member of Christ7Acts 11:26; 1 John 2:27; 2:20 and thus a partaker of His anointing,8Acts 2:17 in order that I also may confess His Name,9Mark 8:38 may present myself a living sacrifice of thankfulness to Him,10Romans 12:1; Revelation 5:8, 10; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6 and that with a free conscience I may fight against sin and Satan in this life,111 Timothy 1:18-19 and hereafter in eternity reign with Him over all creatures.122 Timothy 2:12; Ephesians 6:12; Revelation 3:21