Against the Lies

  Here’s a perfected version of your case, focusing on how anointing in the Bible could be defiled or lost , except for Jesus' anointing, which was incorruptible. Jesus’ Anointing vs. Others: The Incorruptible Anointing Throughout the Bible, priests, prophets, kings, and set-apart individuals were anointed for God’s service. However, their anointing was vulnerable —they could be defiled, disqualified, or even lose their divine empowerment. Yet, Jesus’ anointing was different. It could not be defiled, lost, or corrupted. This challenges the idea that He was merely a prophet and points to His divine nature. 1. Priests Who Became Defiled Despite Their Anointing a) The High Priest Could Become Defiled (Leviticus 21:10-12) 🔹 Verse: “The priest who is the highest among his brothers, on whose head the anointing oil has been poured... must not go near any dead body or make himself unclean, even for his father or mother.” (Leviticus 21:10-11) ✅ Key Point: ...

  Here’s a list of examples where a priest, prophet, king, or other anointed individual became defiled, disqualified, or suffered consequences despite being anointed. This will strengthen the argument that anointing in the Bible could be defiled or lost—except in the case of Jesus. 1. Priests Who Became Defiled Despite Their Anointing a) High Priests Were Forbidden to Become Defiled (Leviticus 21:10-12) Evidence : A high priest’s anointing could be profaned if he touched a corpse or left the sanctuary. This restriction shows that priestly anointing was not enough to protect from defilement . If a high priest became defiled, he could not perform his duties until purified. b) Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10:1-2) – Defiled Their Anointing with Unauthorized Fire Who? Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, were anointed as priests. How They Were Defiled : They offered unauthorized fire before the Lord. Judgment : Fire from the Lord consume...

Jesus' Anointing vs. Prophetic Anointings: A Comparison Based on Defilement The anointing of prophets in the Bible differs from that of priests, but both share a key limitation: their anointing did not make them immune to defilement . However, Jesus’ anointing stands apart because it could not be defiled —a significant distinction that challenges the idea that He was merely a prophet. 1. The Anointing of Prophets: Temporary & Vulnerable Prophets were sometimes anointed with oil , though not always. Examples include: Elisha , anointed by Elijah (1 Kings 19:16). David , anointed as king but also acted as a prophet (Psalm 22, Acts 2:30). They were still subject to defilement under Mosaic Law: A prophet who touched a corpse or became ritually impure had to follow the same purification laws as everyone else (Numbers 19:11-13). Their prophetic role did not exempt them from ritual uncleanness . 2. The Priestly Anointing: D...