What five works does the Holy Spirit perform in the believer at the moment of salvation?
Instantly and irrevocably the Holy Spirit performs five works: Baptism — a new position, placing us in Christ; Regeneration — new life, making us spiritually alive and born again; Indwelling — new power, so we can draw on the omnipotence of God; Gifting — a new purpose, giving each of us a spiritual gift and a unique work; and Sealing — a new identity, marking us as God's own possession with His guarantee of safe delivery.
Also asked: What changes occur in a person at the moment of salvation that are attributed to the Holy Spirit? · What roles does the Holy Spirit take on when an individual becomes a believer in God? · What happens to an individual the moment they accept salvation through Jesus Christ?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 2, Lesson 2-3 — The Commission–Evangelism
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