How do we know that the Holy Spirit dwells in Christians?
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Christians are assured of the Holy Spirit's indwelling through their new birth experience, as indicated by their faith in Christ.
Believers are sealed by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within them as a mark of their salvation. According to Romans 8:9, 'anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.' This indicates that the presence of the Holy Spirit is a key characteristic of a true Christian. Furthermore, in 1 John 3:24, it states that whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in them, confirming that the Spirit's indwelling is intrinsic to a believer's relationship with Christ. Thus, the presence and work of the Holy Spirit provide assurance of salvation and a transformative relationship with God.
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