WHO ARE YOU? MARKED, AND SEALED!

INTRODUCTION:

As we button up this series in the first chapter of Ephesians it calls for quick overview of what we have been talking about and a preview of what we will cover today. We have concluded from the first part of this chapter that we are BLESSED, CHOSEN, HOLY, BLAMELESS, PREDESTINED, ADOPTED, REDEEMED, and FORGIVEN!

11 In him we were also chosen,c having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

c Or were made heirs

The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

As we button up this series in the first chapter of Ephesians it calls for quick overview of what we have been talking about and a preview of what we will cover today. We have concluded from the first part of this chapter that we are BLESSED, CHOSEN, HOLY, BLAMELESS, PREDESTINED, ADOPTED, REDEEMED, and FORGIVEN!

Today, Paul concludes with a summary of these things and adds a kicker! He reviews by saying . . .

11 In him we were also chosen,c having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

c Or were made heirs

The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Let’s jump into this final section and see what the Lord wants us to know from Paul’s text:

Nestle Aland 26th Edition Greek New Testament Morphological Edition Chapter 1

13Ἐν ᾧ καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν, ἐν ᾧ καὶ πιστεύσαντες ἐσφραγίσθητε τῷ πνεύματι τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τῷ ἁγίῳ,

Nestle Aland 26th Edition Greek New Testament with McReynolds English Interlinear Chapter 1

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LITERAL TEXT/TRANSLATION:

Nestle Aland 26th Edition Greek New Testament Morphological Edition Chapter 1

13Ἐν ᾧ καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀκούσαντες τὸν λόγον τῆς ἀληθείας, τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς σωτηρίας ὑμῶν, ἐν ᾧ καὶ πιστεύσαντες ἐσφραγίσθητε τῷ πνεύματι τῆς ἐπαγγελίας τῷ ἁγίῳ,

τὸν

In whom also you [having heard] the word [of the] truth the [good message] [of the] deliverance [of you] in whom also [having trusted] [you were sealed] [in the] spirit [of the] promise the holy,

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1

13 In 1Him, you also, after listening to athe message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also 2believed, you were bsealed in 1Him with cthe Holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 1:13 NASB95

In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,

I AM SEALED! ()

The New International Version Chapter 1

13 And you also were included in Christb when you heard the message of truth,c the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal,d the promised Holy Spirit,e

The New International Version (1984) Spiritual Blessings in Christ

13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,

Having heard the word of truth

after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation

having also believed/trusted (verb, aorist, active)

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 31.85 πιστεύω; πίστις, εως

31.85 πιστεύωb; πίστιςb, εως f: to believe to the extent of complete trust and reliance—‘to believe in, to have confidence in, to have faith in, to trust, faith, trust.’

you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise (verb, 2nd person plural, aorist, passive, indicative)

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1

13 In 1Him, you also, after listening to athe message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also 2believed, you were bsealed in 1Him with cthe Holy Spirit of promise,

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 1

13 In 1Him, you also, after listening to athe message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also 2believed, you were bsealed in 1Him with cthe Holy Spirit of promise,

The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament σφραγίζω

σφραγίζω (sphragizō), seal; seal up. Cognate words: κατασφραγίζω, σφραγίς. Heb. equiv. fr. LXX: חתם (11×), תמם (1×)

The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament ἐκλέγομαι

ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai), choose; select.

having believed

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 30.86 ἐκλέγομαι; αἱρέομαι; λαμβάνω

30.86 ἐκλέγομαιa; αἱρέομαιa; λαμβάνωe: to make a choice of one or more possible alternatives—‘to choose, to select, to prefer.’

MARKED in Christ!

sealed in Christ with the Holy Spirit

uses

a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance

uses

Ephesians 1:14 NIV84

who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament κληρόω

κληρόω (klēroō), appoint by lot; obtain by lot.

with a SEAL!

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 57.170 ἀρραβών, ῶνος

57.170 ἀρραβών, ῶνος m: the first or initial payment of money or assets, as a guarantee for the completion of a transaction or pledge (in the NT ἀρραβών is used only figuratively in referring to the Holy Spirit as the pledge or guarantee of the blessings promised by God)—‘first installment, downpayment, pledge, guarantee.

Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament based on Semantic Domains 30.105 κληρόω

30.105 κληρόω: (a figurative extension of meaning of κληρόω ‘to be chosen by lot,’ not occurring in the NT) to choose, with the implication of supernatural or divine intervention or guidance—‘to choose in accordance with the will of God.’ ἐν ᾧ καὶ ἐκληρώθημεν ‘in him we also were chosen’ Eph 1:11.19

an inheritance

The Lexham Analytical Lexicon to the Greek New Testament κληρονομία

κληρονομία (klēronomia), inheritance.

a deposit guaranteeing my inheritance

until the redemption of those who are God’s possession

to the praise of his glory.