Oakwood Church

“He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well.”
Romans 4:11

“And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”
2 Corinthians 1:21-22

“In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.”
Ephesians 1:13-14

“But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’”
2 Timothy 2:19

“‘Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.’ And I heard the number of the sealed, 144,000, sealed from every tribe of the sons of Israel…”
Revelation 7:3-4

“Then from the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth. They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any green plant or any tree, but only those people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads.”
Revelation 9:3-4

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

1. Access to the glorious presence of God

“Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.”
Revelation 7:3

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

1. Access to the glorious presence of God

“After this I looked, and behold a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation… standing before the throne and before the Lamb.”
Revelation 7:9

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

1. Access to the glorious presence of God

“And were told to rest a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants… should be complete…”
Revelation 6:11

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

1. Access to the glorious presence of God

“Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple.”
Revelation 7:15

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

2. Righteous standing before God

“Standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes…”
Revelation 7:9

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

2. Righteous standing before God

“They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” Revelation 7:14

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

3. Protection from the wrath of God

“These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation… He who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence.”
Revelation 7:14-15

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

4. Blessing and joy in the Lord forever

“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat.”
Revelation 7:16

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

4. Blessing and joy in the Lord forever

“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water.”
Revelation 7:17

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

4. Blessing and joy in the Lord forever

“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”
Revelation 7:17

Promises for those who belong to the Lord:

1. Access to the glorious presence of God

2. Righteous standing before God

3. Protection from the wrath of God

4. Blessing and joy in the Lord forever