Our Promise is Sealed with the Holy Spirit

What a Promise!

Ephesians 1:13 – “In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.”

This verse encapsulates the security of our salvation: trusting in Christ after hearing the gospel. Our belief in His death, burial, and resurrection secures our salvation and promises so much more than just escaping judgment. It signifies an eternal promise from God.

Understanding Our Trust

When Paul says, “In Him you also trusted,” he refers to Christ, as mentioned in Ephesians 1:12: “That we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory.” Our faith rests solely in Christ for salvation, as reinforced by Romans 10:13: “For ‘whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'”

Hearing the Truth

Paul addresses believers, emphasizing that salvation comes after hearing the gospel. It’s crucial to share the gospel because, as Romans 10:17 states, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” We are ambassadors for Christ, as urged in 2 Corinthians 5:20: “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us.”

The Gospel of Salvation

The gospel that saves us today is clearly defined in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4: Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. This gospel was revealed to Paul by Christ Himself (Galatians 1:11-12), marking a shift from the previous message to a new, inclusive salvation for all.

Sealed with the Holy Spirit

Upon believing, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit, guaranteeing our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). This seal signifies God’s ownership and His promise of our future with Him. We are co-heirs with Christ, as described in Romans 8:17-18: “And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.”

Our Glorious Inheritance

Believers are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). God the Son, Jesus Christ is the heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2), and we share in this inheritance, reflecting God’s incredible love and grace.

This promise ensures that someday we will reign with Christ, co-heirs in His eternal kingdom. What a profound and glorious promise!

Reflection

Our faith in Christ not only secures our salvation but also guarantees a glorious future. Let’s live in the light of this promise, sharing the gospel and glorifying God in all we do.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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Our Promise is Sealed with the Holy Spirit

by Jamie Pantastico

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