A Basic Bible Summary of what Paul's Letter to the Ephesians teaches about the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit in Ephesians

A Basic Bible Summary by L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.

Pastor of Stonegate Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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1.  Ephesians 1:11-14

11 In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance, having been destined according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to his counsel and will, 12 so that we, who were the first to set our hope on Christ, might live for the praise of his glory. 

13 In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; 14 this is the pledge of our inheritance toward redemption as God's own people, to the praise of his glory.

               What does it mean to be sealed with the promised Holy Spirit?

               It is like an earnest payment used for buying a house, but it is a stronger guarantee.  Not money, but the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives who seals us.

               A seal is something visible.  Like a wax impression of a seal ring that a king might use to guarantee authenticity.

               The seal of the Holy Spirit is a visibly changed life made possible by the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  A life that is different from those who are committed to living for themselves supremely.  True believers love God with all their hearts and live to the praise of His glory.

               The seal of the Holy Spirit guarantees our redemption, our inheritance, eternal life with God.  We are God's own people, so we will always be with God in heaven and on earth.