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

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Believers receive the Holy Spirit as a confirmation of their faith and obedience, as shown during the conversion of Cornelius in Acts 10.

The assurance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the life of a believer is demonstrated through several scriptural references, notably in Acts 10 during the conversion of Cornelius. As Peter preached the Gospel, the Holy Spirit fell on those gathered, affirming that they had genuinely received God’s message. This moment serves as a powerful testament to the truth that the Holy Spirit is gifted to all who believe in Christ, irrespective of their background.

The act of receiving the Holy Spirit is not merely an isolated event but a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith. It is the Holy Spirit who performs the work of regeneration, testifying to the believer's new identity in Christ and empowering them for a life of faith. This corresponds with other New Testament passages such as 1 Corinthians 12:13, which affirms that all believers are baptized into one body by the Spirit, thus highlighting the importance of the Holy Spirit's role in the church and individual believers.
Scripture References: Luke 11:11-13, John 17, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 14:16-18, Ephesians 1:13-14, Acts 19:2; John 3:5-6

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