What does it mean to be sealed by the Holy Spirit?
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Being sealed by the Holy Spirit means that believers are marked as God's own and assured of their eventual redemption.
Ephesians 1:13-14 states that upon believing the Gospel, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, which serves as a guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession. This sealing signifies that we belong to God and are protected by Him as we await the full manifestation of our salvation. The Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives acts as the earnest—a down payment—guaranteeing that God will fulfill all His promises, including the future redemption of our bodies. As such, believers can have confidence in their salvation, knowing they are secure in Christ and that their future is guaranteed.
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