2 Corinthians 1

I may have blogged on this previously, but this morning as Paul counseled the saints in Corinth to comfort one another as God had comforted them,  I read -

"For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
21 Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;
22 Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts."  (New Testament | 2 Corinthians 1:20 - 22)

Paul talks of promises of God, being anointed and sealed, and given the earnest of the Spirit.

As I have studied the scriptures, as we receive ordinances and make covenants, those covenants include promises of God dependent upon our obedience and keeping those sacred covenants.

In my mind, "anoint" is to elect, designate, or choose on for a divine result.  Sealing that anointing verifies that it has been done under proper authority.  Anointing some to be kings in the Old Testament was to designate one for an official office.

And the word "earnest" would suggest a considerable or sufficient amount that may even establish a right such as in the term "earnest money".

All of these suggest that great promises, rights, and blessings have been established for those that receive ordinances, make and keep sacred covenants.