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,
You heard the real truth, the good news about how you could be saved, and you trusted it. And the moment you believed, God sealed the deal by giving you his Holy Spirit, just like he promised.
When you believe, God puts his stamp of approval on you through the Holy Spirit.
📚 Historical Context
The Epistle to the Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul around 60 AD while he was imprisoned in Rome, addressing a church in the bustling city of Ephesus, which was a major center of commerce and idol worship in ancient Asia Minor. In this verse, Paul highlights the process of salvation for Gentile believers, emphasizing that after hearing the gospel and placing their faith in Christ, they receive the Holy Spirit as a seal of God's promise, which was a cultural concept in the ancient world akin to a mark of ownership or authenticity. This fits into Paul's broader theme in Ephesians of uniting Jews and Gentiles in one body through Christ.
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