In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1:13-14).
The Holy Spirit plays a role in keeping God's people saved. In three passages he is God's seal, preserving believers until the last day. The Father is the seeker (2 Cor. 1:21-22) and seals believers "in him," that is, in Christ (Eph. 1:13). The Father seals us "with the promised Holy Spirit" (v.13), who is also the "guarantee of our inheritance" (v.14). God loves us, saves us, and gives us the Spirit with whom we were "sealed for the day of redemption" (4:30).
God graciously assures believers in Christ that we are safe in his care. He seals our union with Christ by giving us the Spirit who guarantees our ultimate salvation. Surely we should be more thankful, holy, and loving in light of such amazing grace.
Adapted from the ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible
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