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Is the 'salvation' in Jesus: #4 the earthly salvation of Israel and the 'salvation' in Paul: #4 an individual's eternal salvation?

... Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. Acts 16:30-31 (KJV)

That's a groundless assertion.

If you’re saved, then you have the Holy Spirit. ... if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Romans 8:9 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given...

It says who he's addressing; Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place ... 1 Cor 1:2 (KJV) And then he tells them: ... know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you ... 1...

If you have the Holy Spirit (are saved), then walk according to the Holy Spirit and just be yourself.

... with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 1 Cor 1:2 (KJV)

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 1 Cor 1:2 (KJV)

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Cor 6:19 (KJV)

I know that I have the indwelt Holy Spirit because the Bible says that everyone who's trusting Jesus for their eternal well-being does. That's simple, sweet, effective, and powerful; and doesn't compel me to look inward for "proof" - just trust God's Word.

Don't confuse 'hate' with 'not love' (Luke 14:26). You can hate and love the same person with consistency & harmony.

Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Romans 7:17 (KJV)

Yes. I think that's why God gave us teachers (Eph. 4:11). Even though none of them get everything right all the time (neither do I), they can be very helpful.

By knowing Scripture.

I think using logic is fine, but don't lock yourself into disallowing yourself to use Scripture. For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. 1 Cor 1:21 (KJV) God sees atheists as fools (Psalm...

True. I'm not sure what the OP's "closer to" even means. But we do get filled with the Spirit by obeying the command to be filled with the Spirit. That doesn't require the flesh as a resource.

I always hear people calling the gospel "good news". I prefer the broader term "good message" (euangelion). It's not always news, but it's always a message. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. Romans 1:15 (KJV) It seems that the book of...

But the opening post is about "how we can get closer to The Holy Spirit". The post seems to be about efforts on our part. I don't see a problem with taking credit for obedience when God gives us credit for obedience. If God gives me credit for helping the little old lady across the street...

I'm born of God and I never commit sin. My unregenerate flesh, on the other hand, sins all the time and will continue to until the day I die and leave it behind.

For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is ... Ex 20:11 (KJV) This verse disproves your theory.