Romans 8:15-16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Romans 8:15-16

15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
16The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
— Romans 8:15-16

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