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Originally Posted by stmatthew
Eph 1:13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise,
Eph 1:14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
EARNEST
1) an earnest
a) money which in purchases is given as a pledge or downpayment that the full amount will subsequently be paid
Can one have a hope of heaven without having the Holy Spirit of Promise?
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Romans 8 says we have the firstfruits of the Spirit waiting for the redemption of the body. The only guarantee of being in the rapture is the HGB!