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How do we know if we have the Holy Spirit?

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We can know we possess the Holy Spirit if we genuinely love Jesus Christ and seek His presence, as observed in John 8:42.

The presence of the Holy Spirit within an individual is evidenced by their profound love for the Lord Jesus Christ, as noted in John 8:42. If God were your Father, Jesus taught, you would love Him, implying that true believers will have a heartfelt affection for Christ. This love is not merely intellectual acknowledgment but springs from a new creation, a new spirit given by God that cries out for mercy and desires fellowship with God. If one's heart yearns for connection with Christ and recognizes their dependence on Him, it signifies the Holy Spirit's transformative work.
Scripture References: John 8:42, 1 Peter 1:7, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:9, John 3:3, Hebrews 11:1, Galatians 4:6, 1 Corinthians 12:3

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