Living To My Fullest Potential

Ephesians 1:13–23 NKJV

In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.

Eph 1:13

Ephesians 1:13–22 NKJV

In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, to the praise of His glory. Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come. And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church,

King James Version Chapter 1

13 In whom ye also trusted, iafter that ye heard kthe word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also lafter that ye believed, ye were msealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 14 Which is nthe earnest dof our inheritance until the oredemption of pthe purchased possession, gunto the praise of his glory.

15 Wherefore I also, qafter I rheard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, 16 stCease not uto give thanks vfor you, making mention of you in my prayers; 17 That wthe God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, tmay give unto you the spirit of xwisdom and yrevelation ||in the knowledge of him: 18 zThe eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is athe hope of his calling, and what bthe riches of the glory of his cinheritance in the saints, 19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, daccording to the working †of his mighty power, 20 Which he wrought in Christ, ewhen he raised him from the dead, and fset him at his own right hand gin the heavenly places, 21 hFar above all ikprincipality, and kpower, and might, and dominion, and levery name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: 22 And mhath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be nthe head over all things to the church, 23 oWhich is his body, pthe fulness of him that qfilleth rall in all.

Ephesians 1:13–14 The Message

It’s in Christ that you, once you heard the truth and believed it (this Message of your salvation), found yourselves home free—signed, sealed, and delivered by the Holy Spirit. This signet from God is the first installment on what’s coming, a reminder that we’ll get everything God has planned for us, a praising and glorious life.

In our text, the Holy Spirit is likened to a seal. In the ancient world a seal guaranteed authenticity. Many kings wore a signet ring with his royal seal engraved on the ring. Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. Sealing was used to authenticate contracts, for new laws and military orders. The seal was also used in the ratification of treaties. Immediately upon trusting Jesus Christ as Saviour the new Christian is sealed with the Holy Spirit. As applied to the Christian there are three great truths concerning the seal of the Spirit.

And i want be careful to express we are talking about Sealing Not Infilling..

Once the believer is placed into Christ, the Holy Spirit seals him permanently. Therefore, the seal of the Holy Spirit is God's mark of ownership. This seal signifies that the believer has been bought by the precious blood. The Bible declares, ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price.

1 Corinthians 6:19–20 NKJV

Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

We often hear people say, "It is my body and I will do with it as I please." When you purchase something it belongs to you. Jesus Christ purchased our salvation and we belong to Him. Ye are not your own is an established fact. The Bible says, Ye are bought with a price. There was a great price paid that sinners might be redeemed from the slave market of sin. Peter reminds us of the price paid:

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

We often hear people say, "It is my body and I will do with it as I please." When you purchase something it belongs to you. Jesus Christ purchased our salvation and we belong to Him. Ye are not your own is an established fact. The Bible says, Ye are bought with a price. There was a great price paid that sinners might be redeemed from the slave market of sin. Peter reminds us of the price paid: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. () What Jesus Christ did for us in the shedding of His blood is, for the most part, beyond our comprehension. We can explain it to a degree by using terms such as love, grace and mercy. However, we still fall far short of fully understanding God's love. We know it is real, we know it works and we know what it has done for us, but who can sufficiently put it into words. What a great God we have! The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. () When the day came for the sins of man to be paid for, it was God who paid the redemptive price with the blood of Christ. Not one sin has ever been forgiven apart from the blood of Christ. No wonder Peter calls the blood of Christ precious. Remember what God says about it, ...ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price. () The ownership indicated by a seal is seen in the words of Christ, I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. () The Lord knows His own. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his... () Just as cattle are sometimes given a brand as a seal of ownership, the believer is given the Holy Spirit as a seal of God's ownership. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. () The Seal Speaks of a Pledge The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

1 Peter 1:18–19 NLT

For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God.

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What Jesus Christ did for us in the shedding of His blood is, for the most part, beyond our comprehension. We can explain it to a degree by using terms such as love, grace and mercy. However, we still fall far short of fully understanding God's love. We know it is real, we know it works and we know what it has done for us, but who can sufficiently put it into words. What a great God we have! The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. () When the day came for the sins of man to be paid for, it was God who paid the redemptive price with the blood of Christ. Not one sin has ever been forgiven apart from the blood of Christ. No wonder Peter calls the blood of Christ precious. Remember what God says about it, ...ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price. () The ownership indicated by a seal is seen in the words of Christ, I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.

John 10:14 NKJV

I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.

The Lord knows His own. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his... () Just as cattle are sometimes given a brand as a seal of ownership, the believer is given the Holy Spirit as a seal of God's ownership. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. () The Seal Speaks of a Pledge The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

The Lord knows His own. Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his...

2 Timothy 2:19 NKJV

Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”

Just as cattle are sometimes given a brand as a seal of ownership, the believer is given the Holy Spirit as a seal of God's ownership. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Romans 8:9 NKJV

But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

Just as cattle are sometimes given a brand as a seal of ownership, the believer is given the Holy Spirit as a seal of God's ownership. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. () The Seal Speaks of a Pledge The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

() The Seal Speaks of a Pledge The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction

1 Kings 21:8 NKJV

And she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters to the elders and the nobles who were dwelling in the city with Naboth.

(), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

The Seal Speaks of a Pledge The Holy Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance. The word earnest speaks of a pledge or a guarantee. The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not. () Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Daniel 6:8 NKJV

Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.”

) Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

I. Many of us who have been Christians for a while are hearing this for the first time, yet satan always knew this.

The is why 99.5% of your battles are internal not external.. Because your sealed you can’t be touched

So the warfare in which we wrestle with is in the inside.. The enemy en-a-me.........

In the Mafia you needed permission to kill a made man, no matter what he did..

We belong to someone greater than gotti.. Your body belongs to God. As matter of fact declare that This IS Gods Body....

Come on look at someone and tell them I’m Gods Property!!!

I. Many of us have had experienced someone we trusted disappointing us. So in the back of your mind you may struggle with the actual thought that someone could actually follow thru with a promise… I got News for you… HE HAS ALREADY DONE IT.. HE PLEDGE IT

HE SEALED IT, HE PAID FOR IT…

HE COULDN’T GO BACK ON HIS PROMISE IF HE WANTED TO

The word is a legal and commercial term that refers to a down payment made as a pledge of full payment. It is the guarantee of the purchaser's promise and intent to follow through on the entire transaction. The meaning of this sealing is shown in the Old Testament. Upon a king sealing a document it became an official legal transaction (), and it was unalterable. Now, O king, establish the decree, and sign the writing, that it be not changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.

Daniel 6:8 NKJV

Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.”

Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

Daniel 6:8 NKJV

Now, O king, establish the decree and sign the writing, so that it cannot be changed, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which does not alter.”

Once the king's signature was given, the document was sealed by pressing the signet ring into the soft wax on the document. The seal was proof of the authenticity of the document and was legally binding. So when the Spirit seals the new child of God, his standing in Christ is unalterable. The presence of the Spirit in the believer is God's pledge that he will receive a full inheritance.

HE SEALED IT, HE PAID FOR IT…

HE COULDN’T GO BACK ON HIS PROMISE IF HE WANTED TO

Sealed for how long? The text says, unto the day of redemption. The day of redemption speaks of the finalization of salvation when even the body is redeemed. The soul is redeemed now, but the body will not be redeemed and delivered until the rapture. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. () The body is not redeemed yet. However, the seal of the Spirit guarantees our full and complete redemption. Once the King put his seal on something it could not be changed. Even the King himself could not change it (see ). Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. () The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

Ephesians 4:30 NKJV

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Sealed for how long? The text says, unto the day of redemption. The day of redemption speaks of the finalization of salvation when even the body is redeemed. The soul is redeemed now, but the body will not be redeemed and delivered until the rapture. And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

Romans 8:23 NKJV

Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

The body is not redeemed yet. However, the seal of the Spirit guarantees our full and complete redemption. Once the King put his seal on something it could not be changed. Even the King himself could not change it

The body is not redeemed yet. However, the seal of the Spirit guarantees our full and complete redemption. Once the King put his seal on something it could not be changed. Even the King himself could not change it (see ). Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. () The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

Daniel 6:14–17 NKJV

And the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and he labored till the going down of the sun to deliver him. Then these men approached the king, and said to the king, “Know, O king, that it is the law of the Medes and Persians that no decree or statute which the king establishes may be changed.” So the king gave the command, and they brought Daniel and cast him into the den of lions. But the king spoke, saying to Daniel, “Your God, whom you serve continually, He will deliver you.” Then a stone was brought and laid on the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signets of his lords, that the purpose concerning Daniel might not be changed.

The body is not redeemed yet. However, the seal of the Spirit guarantees our full and complete redemption. Once the King put his seal on something it could not be changed. Even the King himself could not change it (see ). Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. () The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

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Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 NKJV

being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. () The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

The believer's salvation is an eternal gift.

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The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

You can’t give away Gifts....

It’s the thought that counts..

11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an †expected end.

How You Value whats been given, will determine of what else you going to get..

† Heb. end and expectation.

The Holy Bible: King James Version. (2009). (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., ). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.

How You Value whats been given, will determine of what else you going to get.. (If Your Faithful over a Few Things I will Make you ruler over many)

(If Your Faithful over a Few Things I will Make you ruler over many)

If Your Faithful over a Few Things I will Make you ruler over many

The believer's salvation is an eternal gift. Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

Expository Pulpit Series - Expository Pulpit Series – Ephesians: Life in the Heights.

Living To My Fullest Potential

Redemption Series

Living To My Fullest Potential

1. The Seal Speaks of Possession

2. The Seal Speaks of a Pledge

3. The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The seal speaks of a finished transaction. This is absolute security.

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Living To My Fullest Potential

Redemption Series

Living To My Fullest Potential

1. The Seal Speaks of Possession

2. The Seal Speaks of a Pledge

3. The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The Seal Speaks of Permanence

The seal speaks of a finished transaction. This is absolute security.

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

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