Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
The earnest
The redemption
Bible References
The earnest
Romans 8:15
You have received no slavish spirit that would make you relapse into fear; you have received the Spirit of sonship. And when we cry, "Abba! Father!",
2 Corinthians 1:22
who stamped me with his seal and gave me the Spirit as a pledge in my heart.
2 Corinthians 5:5
I am prepared for this change by God, who has given me the Spirit as its pledge and instalment.
Galatians 4:6
It is because you are sons that God has sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts crying 'Abba! Father!'
The redemption
Ephesians 4:30
And do not vex God's holy Spirit, by whom you have been sealed for the day of redemption.
Luke 21:28
But when these things begin to happen, look up and raise your heads, for your release is not far distant."
Acts 20:28
Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock of which the holy Spirit has appointed you guardians; shepherd the church of the Lord which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 8:23
and not only so, but even we ourselves, who have the Spirit as a foretaste of the future, even we sigh to ourselves as we wait for the redemption of the body that means our full sonship.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are the elect race, the royal priesthood, the consecrated nation, the People who belong to Him, that you may proclaim the wondrous deeds of Him who has called you from darkness to his wonderful light ??10 you who once were no people and now are God's people, you who once were unpitied and now are pitied.