God the Holy Spirit, Mentor's Guide, MG14

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G O D T H E H O L Y S P I R I T

2. Definition: the presence and power of the Holy Spirit comes into our lives as God’s seal which:

a. Marks us as belonging to God (ownership)

b. Places us under his authority (protection)

c. Assures us that we will inherit what has been promised to us as joint-heirs with Christ (security).

B. Key texts

1. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, Eph. 1.13-14.

2. Who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee, 2 Cor. 1.21-22

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3. With whom you were sealed for the day of redemption, Eph. 4.30

C. Key theological implications concerning sealing

1. Through sealing we receive assurance of our salvation.

a. The power of God at work in us, Rom. 8.11