MarkBsnr, The seal in verse 13 is identified as downpayment from God in verse 14, to us, by means of the Spirit, that guarantees there is more to come. It is no idle mark. We are “sealed to the day of salvation” - thankfully!
Not sealed because of anything we have done, but because HE has paid the penalty for each and every sin for us. It is based entirely on His righteousness and not our own. I am betting His blood is sufficient payment, His righteousness will not fail. If His sinless life sacrificed through shed blood, death and His resurrection are not sufficient, there is no hope for anyone.
“Thank God for His indescribable Gift!” - Apostle Paul
God is faithful to us; it is we men that may be unfaithful to God. Remember that even St Paul was concerned about losing his salvation.
Not sealed because of anything we have done, but because HE has paid the penalty for each and every sin for us. It is based entirely on His righteousness and not our own. I am betting His blood is sufficient payment, His righteousness will not fail. If His sinless life sacrificed through shed blood, death and His resurrection are not sufficient, there is no hope for anyone.
Agreed with the caveat that it is possible to lose one's salvation by rejecting God.