𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗗, 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗦𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬

SEALED, SECURED, AND SOON TO BE SNATCHED AWAY

INTRODUCTION

In this Dispensation of Grace, God deals with believers not under Law, but under Grace (Rom. 6:14). One of the greatest revelations given uniquely through the Apostle Paul is the doctrine of the sealing of the Holy Spirit—God Himself marking believers as His own until the day of redemption (Eph. 4:30).

This sealing is not fragile, not conditional, and not reversible. It guarantees that every member of the Body of Christ will take part in the Pre-Tribulation Rapture, our blessed hope (Titus 2:13). No other dispensation had this promise. Israel awaited a kingdom; we await a catching away.

Let us explore the glorious doctrine of our divine security and soon deliverance.

THE PROMISE OF THE SEALING

(Eph. 4:30)

A. Declared by God — It is His own guarantee.

— Eph. 1:13

B. Designed for Saints — Only the Body of Christ receives this sealing.

— 2 Cor. 1:22

C. Destined for Redemption — It lasts until the rapture.

— Eph. 4:30

THE PURPOSE OF THE SEALING

(Eph. 1:14)

A. A Mark of Ownership

— 1 Cor. 6:20

B. A Measure of Assurance

— Rom. 8:16

C. A Manifestation of Grace

— Rom. 5:2

THE POWER OF THE SEALING

(Rom. 8:38–39)

A. Stronger Than Sin

— Rom. 5:20

B. Stronger Than Satan

— 2 Thess. 3:3

C. Stronger Than Self

— Phil. 1:6

THE PRESERVATION OF THE SAINTS

(Jude 1)

A. Kept by Christ’s Work

— Col. 3:3

B. Kept by Christ’s Word

— 1 Thess. 2:13

C. Kept by Christ’s Will

— John 6:39

THE POSITION OF THE BELIEVER

(Eph. 2:6)

A. Seated with Christ

— Eph. 2:6

B. Secure in Christ

— Col. 3:1–4

C. Sealed for Christ

— 2 Tim. 2:19

THE PROPHESIED SNATCHING (RAPTURE)

(1 Thess. 4:16–17)

A. A Loud Call

— 1 Thess. 4:16

B. A Living Change

— 1 Cor. 15:51–53

C. A Loving Reunion

— 1 Thess. 4:17

THE PRETRIBULATION DELIVERANCE

(1 Thess. 1:10)

A. Saved From Future Wrath

— 1 Thess. 5:9

B. Separated From Israel’s Program

— Rom. 11:25

C. Snatched Before Judgment Falls

— Rev. 3:10

THE PEACE OF A SEALED SALVATION

(Phil. 4:7)

A. Peace in Circumstances

— John 14:27

B. Peace in Conflict

— 2 Tim. 4:17

C. Peace in Christ's Coming

— Titus 2:13

THE PRAISEWORTHY HOPE OF THE BELIEVER

(Titus 2:13)

A. A Blessed Expectation

— Rom. 8:23

B. A Bright Encouragement

— 1 Thess. 4:18

C. A Bold Endurance

— 2 Tim. 4:8

CONCLUSION

In this Age of Grace, God does not threaten the believer with judgment.
He seals them, secures them, and sets them apart for a glorious future.

We are:

Saved by Grace
Sealed by the Spirit
Soon to be Snatched away to Glory

The Rapture is not a reward—it is a guarantee for every sealed saint.

CALL TO ACTION

Trust in the gospel alone (1 Cor. 15:1–4).
Thank God daily for His sealing grace.
Tell others about the blessed hope before time runs out.
Train believers to walk worthy while we wait.

FINAL THOUGHTS

You are sealed.
You are secure.
You are God’s property.
You cannot be lost.
You cannot be removed.
You cannot be unsealed.
You will be raptured.
You will be glorified.
You will be with Christ forever.