"Ye Have An Unction From The Holy One"
I John
This unction, or anointing, is the Holy Spirit. He was poured out upon
the church and
The
outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was a once and for all act,
inaugurating the Messiah's kingdom, it will never happen again. Let us pray for
the power of Pentecost, the joy of Pentecost, and the influence of Pentecost,
but not for a new Pentecost.
All of God's elect have the Holy Spirit. He is given to us by virtue of
Christ's redeeming satisfaction. As Christ our Head, was anointed with the oil
of gladness above his fellows, so that Holy Spirit which came upon him has come
upon every member of his spiritual body, the church. We have this anointing to
enlighten us, to guide us, to comfort us, to sanctify us, and to preserve us.
Christ, the Holy One, has given us the Holy Spirit. By Him we know all
things, all that is needful to be known.