Anointing oil Charismaticism is as old as the church. The word charismatic is from the Greek word, which connotes gift. The Charismatic Movement is a movement that believes in the exercise of the charismata in the life of the believer. The use of the anointing oil is paramount in the Christian faith. However, eminent medical professionals do prescribe oils in clinical settings. This means that medical science believes in healing with oil. So why should people complain when Pastors also anoint their congregants with oils? For instance, in the medical sector, doctors prescribe cod liver oil as a remedy for consumption, and there is plenty of testimony to prove that its virtues have not been overrated, but it has always been taken internally. Recent research made by Dr. Simpson, of Edinburgh, the first applier of chloroform as an anesthetic agent, goes far to prove that when oil is applied to the outside of the person it acts both as a curative and preventive of disease, and there is therefore some prospect of the ancient Oriental practice of oil-anointing. He believes that anointing with oil is an excellent thing for consumptive people. Cod liver oil is supposed to be the “best because it is the strongest and only for its loathsome taste he believes it would be more abundantly used. I once listened to a message by Rev. Eastwood Anaba on signs and Tokens. In the message, he explained God can use anything to do what He wants to do. Be it water, saliva, or even sand. Signs and tokens are part of the way of life of the Christians. Science cannot explain, or understand how He works. I am a believer, as well as a scientist, but God’s ways are beyond human comprehension. In Mark 6:13 and James 5:14-15: “Anointing sick people with oil is referred to twice in the New Testament. Mark 6:13 says: “And they cast out many demons and healed many sick people, anointing them with olive oil. James 5:14-15, also says, “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to […]
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