Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance The Holy Spirit assures believers of their standing in Christ and their eternal salvation. The Holy Spirit makes an individual a member of Christ Romans 8:9 See also 1 Corinthians 2:12; Corinthians 6:11,17; 1 Thessalonians 4:8 The Holy Spirit assures believers that they have been born anew Romans 2:29 The true sign of belonging to God is not any outward mark on the body, but the regenerating power of the Spirit within. See also John 3:5-6; Romans 7:6; 2 Corinthians 3:6; Galatians 4:29; Titus 3:5-7 The Holy Spirit assures believers that they are God's children Romans 8:14-16 See also Galatians 4:6 The Holy Spirit assures believers that God loves them The Holy Spirit assures believers that Jesus Christ lives in them and they in him 1 John 4:13 See also 1 Corinthians 12:13; 1 John 3:24 The Holy Spirit assures believers that God's power is within them Galatians 3:5 See also 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of the believer's standing in Christ Matthew 7:15-20 Spiritual gifts alone are not a sufficient basis for assurance. See also Acts 13:52; Romans 8:6; Romans 14:17; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:16-25; 1 Thessalonians 1:6 The Holy Spirit assures believers of the significance of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 See also 2 Corinthians 3:14-17; Ephesians 3:5 The Holy Spirit is the first instalment of the believer's inheritance in the kingdom of God 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 See also Ephesians 1:13-14; Ephesians 4:30 The Holy Spirit assures believers of their final victory in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:5 See also Romans 8:11,15-17,23; Ephesians 1:14 See also
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