Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
Bible References
The earnest
2 Corinthians 1:22
He has also sealed us and given us the Spirit as a down payment in our hearts.
Numbers 13:23
When they came to the Valley of Eshcol, they cut down a branch with a single cluster of grapes, which was carried on a pole by two men. They also took some pomegranates and figs.
Romans 8:23
And not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits—we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
Ephesians 1:13
When you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and when you believed in Him, you were also sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 4:30
And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption.
1 John 3:24
The one who keeps His commands remains in Him, and He in him. And the way we know that He remains in us is from the Spirit He has given us.