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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
3000 Holy Spirit
3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of
3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance
3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of
3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of
3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of
Based on the practice of sealing letters, documents and property, the Holy Spirit is described as being a seal on the lives of God’s people, affirming their Christian character, marking them out as belonging to God and guarding them from the world and the devil.
The Holy Spirit’s seal on the life of Jesus Christ
Jn 6:27 The Greek implies a once-and-for-all sealing at a particular time in the past and probably alludes to the baptism of Jesus Christ when the Holy Spirit came upon him. See also Isa 42:1; Isa 61:1
The seal of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers
The seal marks God’s ownership 2Co 1:21-22 See also Rev 7:3-4; Rev 9:4; Rev 14:1; Rev 22:4
The seal acts as a guarantee of redemption Eph 1:13-14 See also 2Co 5:5; Eph 4:30; 1Pe 1:5
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Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
