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How do we know the Holy Spirit is involved in the church?

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The presence of the Holy Spirit in the church is evidenced by unity among believers and authentic worship.

The involvement of the Holy Spirit in the church is crucial for its functioning and unity. Acts 5 illustrates this by contrasting the genuine unity and grace present in the church with the hypocrisy of Ananias and Sapphira. The church was characterized by a spirit of oneness and sharing, as indicated in Acts 4:32, where believers were 'of one heart and soul.' The work of the Holy Spirit unifies believers, enabling them to act in accordance with God's will. When deceit and hypocrisy arise, as seen with Ananias and Sapphira, it threatens that unity and calls into question the authenticity of the church's relationship with God. Thus, true unity and the absence of hypocrisy reflect the Holy Spirit’s active role in the church.
Scripture References: Acts 4:32, Acts 5:1-11

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