The Holy Spirit Is God’ Seal Of Ownership Upon Our Lives (2 Cor 1:20-22) - Ian Robson
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Summary
The sermon emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is God's personal seal of ownership on a believer's life, described as a down payment or guarantee. The speaker stresses that the Holy Spirit is a person of the Trinity, not merely a force, and that receiving this seal is essential for true belonging to God's kingdom. He urges listeners to repent and give due importance to the Holy Spirit's role, referencing biblical accounts like Paul's encounter in Ephesus.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The promises of God and the seal of the SpiritPaul teaches in 2 Corinthians that all God's promises are yes in Christ, and God establishes us, anoints us, and seals us by giving us the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is a person, not a forceThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity who has come to take the place of Jesus in the world.
Understanding God's brand markJust as kings used rings to press an insignia and cattle were branded with an owner's mark, God places the Holy Spirit as his mark of ownership on believers.
True repentance and the necessity of the Holy SpiritHaving one's name on a church list is not enough; believers must truly repent and receive God's seal of ownership.
Paul finding disciples in EphesusWhen Paul met disciples in Ephesus, he asked if they had received the Holy Spirit when they believed, leading them to be baptized in the name of the Lord.
Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promiseEphesians confirms that after believing the gospel, believers are sealed in Christ with the Holy Spirit as a pledge of their inheritance.Ephesians 1:13–14
Do not grieve the Holy SpiritBelievers are commanded not to grieve the Holy Spirit, who marks them for the day of redemption when corruptible bodies will be resurrected.
The Holy Spirit coming as tongues of fireAt Pentecost the Holy Spirit came as tongues of fire, symbolizing that he wants to cleanse our speech and every part of our bodies.
Isaiah's unclean lips cleansed by fireJust as a burning hot coal touched Isaiah's lips to take away his iniquity, the Holy Spirit cleanses the speech of those who repent.
Controlling the tongueJames describes the tongue as a fire and a world of iniquity, but the Holy Spirit can tame the tongue so that a person's entire body is bridled.James 3:5–6
Letting speech be seasoned with graceBelievers are exhorted to let their speech be gracious and seasoned with salt, aiming to bring out the best in others rather than winning arguments.
Putting away falsehood and unwholesome talkEphesians outlines practical instructions on laying aside falsehood, anger, and unwholesome words while being kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving.
Treasure in earthen vesselsGod causes light to shine out of darkness, placing His glorious power and treasure in ordinary clay pots so the surpassing greatness belongs to God.
Knowing the Spirit through transformed speech and loveBelievers can know they have the Spirit because their speech changes and the love of God is poured into their hearts by the Holy Spirit.
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