Saved - Sealed - Seated
For by grace are ye saved through faith. Ephesians 2:8
Ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13
Made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 2:6
Salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ, plus nothing. The moment we are saved, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit, signifying a finished transaction, ownership, and security. Also, at that moment, believers are lifted spiritually with Christ--seated together in heavenly places in Him, sharing His throne, even though physically still on earth. In Christ we are no longer earthbound, but risen high above this world’s disappointments, enjoying His spiritual gifts. Saved, sealed, and seated--what a blessed trio!
--W. Ross Rainey
Rise, my soul! Behold, tis Jesus, Jesus fills thy wond’ring eyes
See Him now in glory seated, where thy sins no more can rise.
--J. D. Smith
