How do we know the Holy Spirit is given to believers?

The giving of the Holy Spirit is rooted in God’s sovereign will and is described in several passages of Scripture, including John 14:16-18, where Jesus promises to send the Comforter to His followers. This act of giving the Spirit is not contingent upon human request but is a divine act that accompanies regeneration. The Holy Spirit not only empowers believers to live out their faith but also reveals Christ to them, allowing them to comprehend the fullness of God's grace and the redemption found in Christ. This underscores the new covenant promise that all of God's people will be given the Holy Spirit, enabling them to continually trust and abide in Christ.