The tone of this long sentence is one of thanksgiving.
We are blessed and the blessings we receive are not to be measured by any earthly standard.
He exalted us
God has elevated us above normal existence.We think, feel, decide, and even fight on a higher plane.Eternity has already begun for us, we live in the heavenly.; Our citizenship is in heaven, so we obey it laws and enjoy its beauty while here on earth.
He chose us
To be holy and represent him while here on earth.
He adopted us
He redeemed us
He revealed the mystery to us
Everything is united under the lordship of Christ.
God has put his mark on us,
signet ring sealed in hot wax.cattle branding.Christians are branded by the evidence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
The signet ring sealed in wax never changes.
cattle branding is always visible.
Others should see evidence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
(love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.)
To receive the Holy Spirit signifies 3 things.
A finished transaction. earnest money.Ownership.Security.
