Unction from the Holy One
J. J. Lias, M. A. 1 John 2:20 But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things. I. THE UNCTION IS THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST. II. THAT UNCTION IS PROMISED TO EVERY BELIEVER (John 3:5, 6; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:15; Acts 19:2; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:13, 14; Ephesians 4:30; also Romans 8:15; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Galatians 3:2, 3, etc.). III. IT IS IMPARTED TO US BY VARIOUS CHANNELS. 1. Baptism is a channel whereby the "unction" is conveyed (John 3:5; Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Titus 3:5, 6). 2. Confirmation is a means of fresh and fuller unction (Acts 8:17, 18; Acts 19:6, by comparison with 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6). 3. The holy communion renews this unction. 4. The ministry of the Word imparts this unction (Galatians 3:2; Acts 10:44; 1 Corinthians 2:4, 13; 1 Corinthians 3:2; 2 Corinthians 3:3, 6, 8, 9). 5. None of these means are efficacious apart from prayer (Acts 2:42; Acts 4:29; Acts 6:4; Acts 9:15; 1 Corinthians 10:16; Ephesians 6:18, 19; Colossians 4:3, 4; 2 Thessalonians 3:1). IV. THE GIFT IS INWARD, AND NOT OUTWARD. 1. It is not outward. 2. The outward is not altogether excluded. 3. The decision comes from within. The ultimate court of appeal for each one of us is his own conscience. V. THE UNCTION CONSECRATES US TO BE — 1. Prophets. 2. Priests. 3. Kings (Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6; Revelation 22:5). VI. THE OINTMENT IS FRAGRANT (Exodus 30:22-33). 1. With the fragrance of sacrifice to God (2 Corinthians 2:15, 16; Philippians 4:18). 2. With the fragrance of a holy life. (J. J. Lias, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. WEB: You have an anointing from the Holy One, and you all have knowledge.