Is the earnest of the Spirit…

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Cameron143

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could we also say that his sacrifice was also earnest or a downpayment of good faith? if I am to understand the phrase correctly that is
It wasn't a down payment. His sacrifice was payment in full. The earnest is the indwelling Spirit that what was accomplished on the cross will come to fruition.