Anointing with Oil (Biblical)

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

As used in the church today, the term anointing refers to a special grace given to a believer by the Lord through the Holy Spirit. The practice of anointing a person with olive oil symbolizes this spiritual endowment. It also pictures the power of Jesus to heal, which was conferred on him by the Spirit at his baptism. In the ancient world, olive oil served a variety of purposes. It was burned in lampstands, was used on the body as a healing agent and cosmetic, and was an ingredient in breads...

 

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