And I saw another angel. This angel has the seal of the living God [which shows he is acting on God's instructions]. He puts into effect a "hold" on Judgment until all God's people are sealed. A "seal" identifies ownership; protects against tampering; certifies genuineness. One who is a Christian is sealed by the death of Christ (he bought us for God and we share his death - Romans 6:3-4); is certified by the Holy Spirit as to genuineness (Romans 8:16); and has the Father's protection throughout this life.

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