Who establishes believers in Christ and anoints them in that position?
God Himself establishes believers in Christ and anoints them in that position. The same God seals them and gives the earnest, or down payment, of the Spirit in their hearts. This truth is stated in verse 21 and parallels Ephesians chapter 1, affirming the believer's position in the Body of Christ.
Les explains that in verse 21, the one who establishes us with you in Christ and anoints us in that position is God Himself. He also seals us and gives the earnest, or down payment, of the Spirit in our hearts. Les then points to Ephesians chapter 1 as a perfect parallel, a tremendous letter dealing with our position in the Body of Christ as believers.
2 Corinthians 1:21
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;