B. I believe the Holy Spirit residing (indwelling) in a person will induce him to become more like Christ. (Conformed to his image Romans 8:29 cf Genesis 1:26) This will manifest in a person desiring to pray, read the Bible, talk to others about Jesus, interacting with other believers etc.
C. Increasing obedience and practical every day yielding to Jesus as Lord. (John 14:15, 21, 23)
D. Belief in foundational doctrine. For example, many today believe that there are many ways to God (or salvation) Jesus expressly says that He is the only way to God (John 14:6) or salvation. (Acts 4:12) We either believe Him or we don't.
The above gives an overview. Sometimes we expect godly behavior from those who don't have God, in the person of the Holy Spirit, living in them. Sometimes we offer false hope to those who are not truly part of God's family by acting as if they are. Sadly the theme expressed above is blithely ignored by some who need to receive it, but becomes a source of self-condemnation for some of a introspective nature. "And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." (1 John 5:20ESV)
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