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What does the Bible say about being sealed with the Holy Spirit?

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Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches that believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit after trusting in Christ, which serves as a guarantee of their inheritance.

In Ephesians 1:13-14, the Apostle Paul articulates that believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise after they have trusted in the gospel of their salvation. This sealing signifies God's ownership and protection over His elect, marking them as His possession. The Holy Spirit acts as a down payment, or earnest, ensuring that the believer is secure in their inheritance until the full redemption of their souls in Christ at the return of Jesus. It emphasizes the transformative and regenerative power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer, affirming that salvation comes through God's initiative and grace.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:18-23, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:17, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 1:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14, Romans 8:16

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