the seal of the spirit

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Ice23

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How does God know when to seal someone with the Spirit apart from their works
 

posthuman

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How does God know when to seal someone with the Spirit apart from their works
have you read this book? it is a very good book. also Galatians. very relevant to your post.


In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
(Ephesians 1:11-14)

it's not about "works" -- this is spelled out very clearly.
 

valiant

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How does God know when to seal someone with the Spirit apart from their works
The Holy Spirit seals us when we call on Jesus Christ to be our Saviour. From that moment we are His, sealed unto the day of redemption (Eph 4.30)
 
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JesusIsAll

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How does God know when to seal someone with the Spirit apart from their works
God perceives our hearts, knows our minds, our intents, nothing hidden from Him: nothing escapes Him, nothing fools Him. He knows the one who has come to Him in repentance and sincere faith, from the truly unrepentant and those paying lip service. The Spirit of the Lord knows those whom He gives the Spirit, and doesn't know the virgins with empty lamps.

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
 
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Read the book of Ephesians chapter 2...when someone trusts Jesus by faith they are redeemed, justified, sanctified (positionally ) and sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise which is the prepayment of our ETERNAL inheritance.....

In Christ
With Christ
Through Christ

All found in Ephesians chapter two, by faith void of works........