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To: Philsworld
And if that Spirit lives in us, we are permanently sealed unto the day of redemption...

Tell that to any Christian practicing homosexuality and willfully continuing in that sin.

I get it (I think)...

So Paul lied to us and we are NOT sealed unto the day of Redemption OR only some Christians are sealed unto the day of Redemption...Which one of those statements is true???

181 posted on 07/26/2020 9:52:32 AM PDT by Iscool
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To: Iscool

Explain how you are saying willful, unrepentant sinners will be in heaven.


183 posted on 07/26/2020 9:56:07 AM PDT by Philsworld
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To: Iscool
So Paul lied to us and we are NOT sealed unto the day of Redemption OR only some Christians are sealed unto the day of Redemption...Which one of those statements is true??? -----------------------------------------------

30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

Initially they WERE SEALED. Most versions say "were" But, it doesn't really make a difference.

SDA Bible Commentary on Ephesians 4:30

Sealed. As in ch. 1:12, 13 believers were said to be sealed “in Christ,” so here they are said to be sealed in the “holy Spirit” (see on Eph. 1:13; cf. 2 Cor. 1:22). For the significance of the seal see on Rev. 7:2. The reception of the Holy Spirit at conversion is God’s authentication that the believer is accepted, that the approval of Heaven rests upon his choice and experience. Unto. Rather, “with a view to.” It is hoped that the believer will persevere and that he will be glorified. This can be only if he holds “fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end” (Heb. 3:6). The act of sealing does not forever guarantee salvation, for it is possible to sin against the Holy Spirit and thus forfeit redemption (see on Matt. 12:31; cf. on Heb. 6:4–6). The sin for which there is no pardon comes as a climax to a series of grievings. It is important therefore to guard against even a single act of grieving. Redemption. See on ch. 1:14.

186 posted on 07/26/2020 10:12:46 AM PDT by Philsworld
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