The Heidelberg Catechism

By Various

Question 31 Why is he called |Christ|, that is anointed?

Why is he called "Christ", that is anointed?

Because he is ordained of God the Father, and anointed with the Holy Ghost, [95] to be our chief Prophet and Teacher, [96] who has fully revealed to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our redemption; [97] and to be our only High Priest, [98] who by the one sacrifice of his body, has redeemed us, [99] and makes continual intercession with the Father for us; [100] and also to be our eternal King, who governs us by his word and Spirit, and who defends and preserves us in that salvation, he has purchased for us. [101]