Rom 8:14-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 14–16 : Another great privilege for believers is the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:14-16 ). Paul says that all who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s children (Romans 8:14 ). God guides believers kindly, like a loving Father leads His children. Being led by the Spirit shows that we really belong to God. Paul also explains that we have not received a spirit of fear or slavery anymore. In the past, people felt afraid under the law, but now we have the Spirit who helps us come to God as our Father (Romans 8:15 ). This Spirit teaches us to pray to God, calling Him Abba, Father , just like Jesus did (Mark 14:36 ). No matter our background, whether Jew or Gentile, we can all call God our Father. The Holy Spirit also comforts us by bearing witness with our spirit that we are God’s children (Romans 8:16 ). This means the Spirit gives us inner confidence and peace that we truly belong to God. He does not do this by a loud voice from heaven, but by working gently in our hearts in agreement with God’s Word. If we are changed by the Spirit, we can be sure that we are God’s children and enjoy all the privileges that come with it.

‏ Romans 8:14-16

v. 14–16: Another great privilege for believers is the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:14-16 ^a). Paul says that all who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s children (Romans 8:14 ^b). God guides believers kindly, like a loving Father leads His children. Being led by the Spirit shows that we really belong to God. Paul also explains that we have not received a spirit of fear or slavery anymore. In the past, people felt afraid under the law, but now we have the Spirit who helps us come to God as our Father (Romans 8:15 ^c). This Spirit teaches us to pray to God, calling Him Abba, Father, just like Jesus did (Mark 14:36 ^d). No matter our background, whether Jew or Gentile, we can all call God our Father.

The Holy Spirit also comforts us by bearing witness with our spirit that we are God’s children (Romans 8:16 ^e). This means the Spirit gives us inner confidence and peace that we truly belong to God. He does not do this by a loud voice from heaven, but by working gently in our hearts in agreement with God’s Word. If we are changed by the Spirit, we can be sure that we are God’s children and enjoy all the privileges that come with it.

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