Gal 4:6 | Family | STEP | Sent forth the Spirit ; God by his Spirit has given you a filial temper, and taught you to use the language not of servants, but of sons. Abba ; a Chaldee word for Father. Compare , and notes. The only sure evidence of being born of God, adopted into his family, and made heirs of the blessings of his kingdom, is the possession of a filial spirit towards our Father in heaven--a spirit of confidence, affection, submission, and obedience; connected with faith in Christ and a hearty reliance on him for salvation.

‏ Galatians 4:6

Sent forth the Spirit; God by his Spirit has given you a filial temper, and taught you to use the language not of servants, but of sons.

Abba; a Chaldee word for Father. Compare Ro 8:15,16, and notes. The only sure evidence of being born of God, adopted into his family, and made heirs of the blessings of his kingdom, is the possession of a filial spirit towards our Father in heaven--a spirit of confidence, affection, submission, and obedience; connected with faith in Christ and a hearty reliance on him for salvation.