Lesson 7 April 28, 2002
The identification of the
Spirit as our anointing, then, is a
portrait of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit as an act of God
which separates us, and equips us for
ministry in the purpose of God.
[Rabbit trail 1 John 2:20, 27]
1
John 2:20 The Unique status, provision for the believer
a. The anointing from the Holy One (v. 20a).
- The only difference between anointing and
indwelling seems to lie in the distinction of their emphasis.
- The indwelling
brings the presence of God into the life of the believer. [position]
- The anointing,
relates to function of the Spirit in the life of the believer, that he might be
taught, and being taught, have discernment; only purpose specifically detailed
in N.T.
b. The knowledge of the truth (vv. 20b-21).
The assertion of their knowledge (v. 20b).
A second
resource which enables the readers to resist the antichrists is "and you all know." [that is because of the anointing]
These
believers (and us) know the reality and reliability of God's truth through the
teaching and illumination ministry of the indwelling Spirit.
c.
Application:
Presence of Holy Spirit is a
matter of fact, not of feeling!
The function of the Holy
Spirit in our life overcomes ignorance and makes discernment of truth
possible.
Gives us
the ability to separate the dross of human viewpoint from the truth of the Word
of God.
We as believers should never
be intimidated by a/c's and their teaching; no matter what the source, may be
some of the most respected of the day, the philosophers of the day, whoever!
1
John 2:27 Provision of the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
And as for you, the
anointing which you received from Him abides in you
and you have no need
for anyone to teach you
Basic Hermeneutics 101; One passage cannot be interpreted to
contradict another passage!