Renewing Your Mind Sealed with the Holy Spirit
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Jun 15, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a prominent theologian, delves into the vital distinction between genuine faith and superficial belief. He explores the nature of saving faith and the significance of being 'sealed with the Holy Spirit,' offering assurance of salvation. The conversation highlights the transformative power of God's seal and the themes of redemption and glorification in believers' lives, encouraging a deeper reflection on the teachings of Ephesians for lasting spiritual growth.
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Three Aspects of Saving Faith
- Saving faith includes knowing the gospel content, intellectually assenting to its truth, and most importantly, personally trusting in Christ for salvation.
- Mere belief or intellectual assent without trust is insufficient, as even demons have correct knowledge but are not saved.
Jim Kennedy's Chair Illustration
- Jim Kennedy illustrated saving faith using an empty chair scenario to explain belief versus trust.
- He highlighted that true faith means actually sitting (trusting) in the chair, not just believing it exists or is sturdy.
The Holy Spirit's Seal Assurance
- The Holy Spirit seals believers, authenticating that they belong to God and marking them as His possession.
- This seal acts as God's unbreakable promise, guaranteeing the believer's inheritance and salvation.
