Thematic Bible: Sealing of the holy ghost


Thematic Bible



it is He who has also put His seal on us [that is, He has appropriated us and certified us as His] and has given us the [Holy] Spirit in our hearts as a pledge [like a security deposit to guarantee the fulfillment of His promise of eternal life]. Verse ConceptsHeart, And Holy SpiritReceiving An InheritanceHouse Of GodPresent, TheGod's Ownership Of EverythingHoly Spirit, Types OfGift Of The Holy SpiritGod Giving His SpiritThe promises of GodPromises concerningSpiritual lifeThe Futuresonship


saying, “Do not harm the earth nor the sea nor the trees until we seal (mark) the bond-servants of our God on their foreheads.” Verse ConceptsForeheadsRestraintDivine Protection, Examples OfHarming TreesSlaves Of GodhurtingChristians Are Called Servants Of God


They were told not to hurt the grass of the earth, nor any green thing, nor any tree, but [to hurt] only the people who do not have the seal (mark of ownership, protection) of God on their foreheads. Verse ConceptsForeheadsColors, GreenGuaranteeSealsThe Sealing Of The Holy SpiritHarming TreesHurthurting

He received the sign of circumcision, a seal or confirmation of the righteousness which he had by faith while [he was still] uncircumcised—this was so that he would be the [spiritual] father of all who believe without being circumcised—so that righteousness would be credited to them, Verse ConceptsCircumcision, spiritualPraiseSealsAbraham, God's Covenant WithAbraham, New Testament ReferencesReckoningRighteous By FaithRighteousness imputed