What is Christian anointing?

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Poured on Purpose | Healing Through Spirit and Truth | Luke 10:34 In Poured on Purpose, Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan reveals how God brings true healing when truth and power meet in the same place. Luke 10:34 describes a moment of intentional care. The Samaritan bound the wounds, poured on oil and wine, and stayed to see healing through. This was not accidental compassion. It was purposeful. Jesus begins the story by redirecting a theological debate into a heart examination. The lawyer knew the law but sought to justify himself. Religion passed by wounded humanity, but compassion stopped. The Samaritan saw the man, went to him, treated him, carried him, paid for him, and promised to return. Healing required proximity, sacrifice, and follow-through. The oil and wine reveal something deeper. Medicinally, wine cleansed the wound and oil soothed and sealed it. Spiritually, wine represents the blood of Jesus that cleanses from sin, and oil represents the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit. Healing happens when both are applied together. God never intended truth without power or power without truth. Worship, healing, and transformation require both Spirit and truth working together. Bandages may cover wounds, but only the Gospel heals them. This message challenges us to move beyond rationalized faith and step into compassionate obedience. We are called not just to see pain, but to respond with the healing presence of Christ. Takeaway: Bandages cover wounds. The Gospel heals them. In this message, we see that God heals when truth and power meet. Jesus redirected a legal question into a call to compassionate action. While the priest and Levite saw the wounded man and passed by, the Samaritan moved toward him and responded with care. He bound his wounds, poured on oil and wine, carried him, stayed with him, and paid for his recovery. The wine pointed to Christ’s cleansing blood, and the oil to the work of the Holy Spirit. Bandages may cover wounds, but only the Gospel truly heals them. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

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• Holy Spirit