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The seal is a symbol close to that of anointing. "The Father has set his seal" on Christ and also seals us in him. Because this seal indicates the indelible effect of the anointing with the Holy Spirit in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, the image of the seal has been used in some theological traditions to express the indelible "character" imprinted by these three unrepeatable sacraments.
It could also mean that when you get baptised, you are sealed with the holy spirit. Which your basically saying that seal now becomes a very powerful bond between us and God. The seal is not easily broken. You are now united with god in a more powerful way.
Protestant AnswerBeing sealed by the gift of the Holy Spirit refers to the sealing ordinance performed in His holy temples by the proper authority also know as the Priesthood. This ordinance is for all who enter into a covenant to obey him and keep his commandments.
This ordinance seals spouses and families together not just for time but for all eternity. It is one of the greatest gifts we can receive here on earth. What shall be bound on earth shall be bound in heaven.
Just like when the government puts a seal on something that it is good and belongs to him so when you accept Jesus and receive His gift of the Holy Spirit, so we are good now that we belong to him. Just like when the blood was put on the post in Exodus that meant they they were in that house and were sealed with God's approval so we are sealed with Jesus' approval and the Holy Spirit is our guide. The Spirit is Jesus living inside of us when we are sealed, thus the devil knows we belong to Jesus. It is a light that shines and says we belong to Jesus.
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Catholic AnswerConfirmation completes baptism, being "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" is to be marked as belonging to the Holy Spirit, in other words, God owns you, you belong to Him. You are dedicating your life to God..
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
1295 By this anointing the confirmand receives the "mark," the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or ownership of an object. (Cf. Gen 38:18; 41:42; Deut 32:35; Catechesi tradendae 8:6) Hence soldiers were marked with their leader's seal and slaves with their master's. A seal authenticates a juridical act or document and occasionally makes it secret. (Cf. 1 Kings 21:8; Jer 32:10; Isa 29:11)
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What is the formula you hear in confirmation?
"Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit"
What does the priest say when the candidate receives the holy spirit in confirmation?
The priest will say "be sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit" and the candidates will reply "Amen" :)
Where can you find grieve the Holy Spirit in the Bible?
Ephesians 4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
Where does it say in the Bible that you are sealed with the Holy Spirit?
"And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." (Ephesians 4:30) "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise," (Ephesians 1:13)
Are the gifts of the holy spirit baptism gifts?
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are given in baptism. We grow in them by practicing virtue throughout our lives and the gifts are sealed in us at confirmation.
What does the light mean in the sacrament of confirmation?
The light is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is God.
Does Holy Spirit mean god saves?
No, the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Godhead; Father, Son and Holy Spirit as in Matthew 28:19.
What does spiritu santus means?
Do you mean et Spiritus Sancti? This would mean "and of the Holy Spirit", a phrase from the Christian benediction In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti, "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit".If the first word is really es, this would mean "you [singular] are of the Holy Spirit"; "you belong to the Holy Spirit".
What does title mean in the Bible?
The Holy Bible refers to the Holy Spirit
What will you do in confirmation?
The bishop will say "Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and you say "Amen". Then he says "Peace be with you" and you say "And also with you"
How many times can you be sealed with the holy spirit?
The only time a similar phrase is used in the KJV bible is Ephesians 1:13. "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,"
Is the Holy Ghost a power of God or a person or entity?
the holy ghost is the spirit of Jesus Christ that will be with us until Jesus returns for His church. the holy ghost is gods spirit . here is the bible reference to state it from a KingJamesVersion bible. Eph 4:3030 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption
