What is the significance of the Spirit in the life of a believer?
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The Spirit is significant because He enables believers to cry out to God as their Father and assures them of their salvation.
The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the life of a believer by affirming their adoption as children of God. As described in Galatians 4:6, the Spirit is sent into our hearts, enabling us to cry, 'Abba, Father.' This relationship reflects the intimate connection that believers have with God, a direct consequence of their redemption through Christ. The Spirit not only assures us of our status as God's children but also empowers us to live in accordance with God's will, guiding us in truth and righteousness. Additionally, He convicts us of sin and creates a hunger for God in our hearts, marking us as different from the world.
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