CHRIST

From the Greek word ( Χριστος ) corresponding with the Hebrew word Me iah, and signifying the Anointed One . It is given pre-eminently to our ble ed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ . As the holy unction was given to kings, priests, and prophets, by describing the promised Saviour of the world under the name of Christ , Anointed , or Me iah , it was sufficient evidence that the qualities of king, prophet, and high priest would eminently centre in him; and that he would exercise them not only over the Jews, but over all mankind, and particularly over those whom he should elect into his Church. Our ble ed Saviour was not, indeed, anointed to these offices by oil; but he was anointed by the power and grace of the Holy Ghost , who visibly descended upon him at his baptism. Thus, (Acts x. 38,) “ God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power.”—See Matt. iii. 16, 17. John iii. 34. (See Jesus and Me iah .)