Dictionary of Bible Themes
Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3200 Holy Spirit, ministry and work of » 3203 Holy Spirit, and assurance
The Holy Spirit assures believers of their standing in Christ and their eternal salvation.
The Holy Spirit makes an individual a member of Christ
Romans 8:9See also1 Corinthians 2:12;Corinthians 6:11,17;1 Thessalonians 4:8
The Holy Spirit assures believers that they have been born anew
Romans 2:29The true sign of belonging to God is not any outward mark on the body, but the regenerating power of the Spirit within.See alsoJohn 3:5-6;Romans 7:6;2 Corinthians 3:6;Galatians 4:29;Titus 3:5-7
The Holy Spirit assures believers that they are God's children
Romans 8:14-16See alsoGalatians 4:6
The Holy Spirit assures believers that God loves them
Romans 5:5
The Holy Spirit assures believers that Jesus Christ lives in them and they in him
1 John 4:13See also1 Corinthians 12:13;1 John 3:24
The Holy Spirit assures believers that God's power is within them
Galatians 3:5See also1 Corinthians 2:4-5
The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of the believer's standing in Christ
Matthew 7:15-20Spiritual gifts alone are not a sufficient basis for assurance.See alsoActs 13:52;Romans 8:6;Romans 14:17;2 Corinthians 6:6;Galatians 5:16-25;1 Thessalonians 1:6
The Holy Spirit assures believers of the significance of Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians 2:10-12See also2 Corinthians 3:14-17;Ephesians 3:5
The Holy Spirit is the first instalment of the believer's inheritance in the kingdom of God
2 Corinthians 1:21-22See alsoEphesians 1:13-14;Ephesians 4:30
The Holy Spirit assures believers of their final victory in Christ
2 Corinthians 5:5See alsoRomans 8:11,15-17,23;Ephesians 1:14
See also
1085 God, love of
2372 Christ, victory
3030 Holy Spirit, power
3130 Holy Spirit, Counsellor
3230 Holy Spirit & regeneration
3239 Holy Spirit, anointing
3254 Holy Spirit, fruit of
3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling
3287 Holy Spirit, sealing of
5805 comfort
6647 eternal life, experience
8104 assurance
