I John 3:24 Says God Gives The Holy Spirit To Christians

I John 3:24 reads “And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”

In this passage the Holy Spirit himself is what is given; He is the gift. It is not a gift or power from the Holy Spirit. This confirms that in Acts 2:38, the “gift of the Holy Ghost” is the Holy Ghost himself.

Who is given the Holy Spirit according to I John 3:24?:

• those whose prayers are answered, v.22

• those who believe on the name of Christ, v.23

• those who are keeping God’s commandments, v.24

• those who dwell in God and He in them, v.24

All Christians, right?

This passage teaches ALL Christians are given the Holy Spirit (not just a select few – like the miraculous). Context is the determining factor.

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