Spiritual Blessings Examined: Sealed with the Holy Spirit

I.              THE MEANS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (V. 13)

(a.)       Hearing the Gospel.

(b.)       Receiving the Gospel.

II.            THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Vv. 13b-14a)

(a.)       He seals us.

(1.)       Security

(2.)       Authenticity

(3.)       Ownership

(4.)       Authority 

(b.)       He is the downpayment of a future inheritance.

III.         THE MOTIVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (V. 14b)

(a.)       To the praise of His glory.