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Meaning of "Christ"
- "Christ" comes from the Greek "Christos," translating the Hebrew "Messiah," meaning "anointed."
- Jesus earned this title by perfectly fulfilling the divine mission of the anointed one.
Jesus as the Anointed One
- In the Old Testament, kings, prophets, and priests were anointed.
- Jesus fulfilled all three roles, making "Christ" his proper name.
Messiah's Misinterpretation
- Some contemporaries viewed the Messiah in political terms, hoping for Roman overthrow.
- Jesus's threefold office transcended mere politics.