The Anointing of the Spirit, the Sealing of the Spirit, and the Pledge of the Spirit
1 John 2:20, 27 "You have received an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things... This anointing will teach you all things"
2 Corinthians 1:22 "Who hath sealed us, and given the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee"
Ephesians 1:13 "After you heard the word of truth...you were marked in it with a seal, the Holy Spirit of promise"
2 Corinthians 5:5 "Now it is God who has prepared us for this, and who gave us the Spirit as a guarantee."
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Aspect |
Spiritual Anointing |
Spiritual Sealing |
Spiritual Pledge |
|---|---|---|---|
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Definition |
The Holy Spirit's operation and teaching in believers' lives, enabling them to understand truth and receive power |
The Holy Spirit's marking of believers as belonging to God, confirming their salvation status |
The Holy Spirit's indwelling as a down payment and guarantee of future inheritance |
|
Core Functions |
• Teaching truth • Imparting power • Guiding ministry • Renewing life |
• Confirming salvation • Marking identity • Preserving believers • Witnessing sonship |
• Guaranteeing salvation • Ensuring inheritance • Confirming promises • Giving hope |
|
Time Dimension |
Present Progressive |
Present Perfect |
Future Assurance |
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Key Scripture |
"But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and teaches you concerning all things." (1 John 2:27) |
"Having believed, you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit." (Eph 1:13) |
"Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption." (Eph 1:14) |
|
Overall Significance |
Represents the Spirit's continuous indwelling work through teaching, guidance and renewal for growth and ministry |
Establishes the believer's relationship with God, confirming salvation and marking divine ownership |
Guarantees future glory and inheritance as assurance of complete redemption and hope |
This table compares in detail the three important concepts of "blowing out", "sealing" and "pledging" in the Bible. Each concept has its own unique spiritual meaning and practical application:
- "Anointing" mainly emphasizes God's work of forgiveness and cleansing
- "Seal" focuses on God's ownership and protection of believers
- "Pledge" refers to God's guarantee of future promises
Although these three concepts are different, they all reflect God’s complete plan of salvation for believers: from the forgiveness of sins (blotting out), to the establishment of identity (sealing), to the guarantee of future promises (pledging).
*Please refer to the July 2024 Anaheim, California, USA training Experiencing, Enjoying and Manifesting Christ (II) Week 18 God’s Grace and the All-Inclusive Spirit
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