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The Representations of the Holy Spirit: Part 3 - Seal & Pledge

5/26/2021

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TBC Glassboro Sermons and More · The Representations Of The Holy Spirit: Part 3 - Seal & Pledge
The Holy Spirit is also described by the metaphors of a seal and a pledge.  During the Old Testament era, a seal served several purposes.  First, a seal was given as a pledge or promise to do something.  Second, a seal authenticated documents, such as proof of ownership.  Third, a seal authorized appointed power.  

At the moment of salvation, God sealed believers with the Holy Spirit.
  • having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, - Ephesians 1:13
  
Because believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit God lays a claim of ownership upon them.
  • you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit… who is given as a pledge (arrabōn) of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory.          - Ephesians 1:13-14
  • Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, The Lord knows those who are His, and, Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness. - 2 Timothy 2:19
  
That believers are sealed until the day redemption guarantees that no believers will be lost.
  • Do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.                - Ephesians 4:30
  
Because believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, they are deputized as ambassadors of Christ.
  • Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ… - Ephesians 5:20

Believers have been granted the authority to speak on behalf of God, preaching, teaching, and defending His Word.

The Holy Spirit is also given as a pledge.
  • who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge (arrabōn).                              - 2 Corinthians 1:22
  • Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge.            - 2 Corinthians 5:5
  
The pledge (arrabōn) is a down payment which confirms the transaction will be paid in full.  That God gives the Holy Spirit as a pledge guarantees believers of their heavenly inheritance.

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