Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
The earnest
Bible References
The earnest
2 Corinthians 5:5
And he who has prepared us for this change is God, who has also given us his Spirit as a pledge.
Romans 8:9
You, however, are not earthly but spiritual, since the Spirit of God lives within you. Unless a man has the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ;
Ephesians 1:14
And the Spirit is a pledge of our future heritage, fore- shadowing the full redemption of God's own People--to enhance his Glory.