Annointing Unction

1 John 2:18-27

I. Unction/Anointing Greek, Strong’s G5545 = Chrisma (only used 3x in N.T.) --An unguent or smearing, that is (figuratively) the special endowment (“chrism”) Of the Holy Spirit [Strong’s] --Anything smeared on, unguent, ointment, usually prepared by Hebrews from oil And aromatic herbs [Thayer]

A. “Anointing of the Holy Spirit” Two times WITHOUT human means

i. Apostles on Pentecost (Acts 1 & 2) ii. Household of Corneleus (Acts 10)

2. ONLY other mention is WITH human means

i. Holy Spirit given by laying on of Apostles Hands (Acts 8)

B. Promised to Apostles in upper room (John 13 – 16)

1. ALL truth (John 16:13) Have no need for human instructon

C. NO indication recipients of John’s epistles were Apostles

1. Only other scriptural alternative, they had received this gift, anointing, by the laying on of the apostles hands. “Ye have an unction” “know all things” (1 John 2:20) “the anointing” “No need any man teach you” (1 John 2;27)

II. MIRACLES

A. UNTIL New Testament message was completed (1 Corinthians 13:10)

1. “That which is perfect (complete) is come” (c.f. Jude 3)