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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

John 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 Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 61:1

The seal of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers

The seal marks God's ownership

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 See also Revelation 7:3-4; Revelation 9:4; Revelation 14:1; Revelation 22:4

The seal acts as a guarantee of redemption

Ephesians 1:13-14 See also 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 4:30; 1 Peter 1:5

See also

1511  Trinity, relationships in
2510  Christ, baptism of
3110  Holy Spirit, titles of
3120  Holy Spirit, descriptions
3239  Holy Spirit, anointing
3242  Holy Spirit, baptism with
3257  Holy Spirit, gift of
3269  Holy Spirit in Christ
5518  seal
7903  baptism