Question 1

What does 'Earnest of our Inheritance' mean in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

It is a title for the Holy Spirit, meaning He is God's deposit or guarantee of the future blessings and eternal inheritance promised to believers. It signifies a first installment, assuring the full redemption is to come (Ephesians 1:13-14).

Question 2

Where in the Bible is the Holy Spirit called the 'Earnest'?

Accepted Answer

This term is used by the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:22 and Ephesians 1:14. In these verses, God is described as having given believers the Holy Spirit as the 'earnest' or 'guarantee' of our inheritance.

Question 3

Why is the 'Earnest of our Inheritance' an important name for God?

Accepted Answer

This name is crucial because it provides believers with absolute certainty of their salvation and future glory. It means God has already given us a tangible part of our future heavenly inheritance in the person of the Holy Spirit living within us.

Earnest of Inheritance