The name Christ means Anointed.
The title Christ comes from a Greek word meaning "Anointed One" and is equivalent to the Hebrew title Messiah. In the Old Testament, kings, priests, and prophets were often anointed with oil as a sign that they had been chosen by God for a special mission. Jesus perfectly fulfils all of these roles. He is the eternal King who reigns over the Kingdom of God, the perfect High Priest who offers Himself for the salvation of the world, and the supreme Prophet who reveals the Father completely. By calling Jesus the Christ, Christians proclaim that He is the long-awaited Messiah promised throughout the Scriptures. He is the fulfilment of God's covenant promises and the Saviour whom Israel and the nations were awaiting. The title Christ therefore expresses both His identity and His mission in God's plan of salvation.
Christ comes from the Greek translation of the Hebrew term Messiah, which means anointed. Jesus fulfilled the messianic hope of Israel in his threefold office of priest, prophet, and king.
John 1:41
He first found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which means Christ).
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