The Promises of God: Part CCLII

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Timothy Laughlin

Published
Jul 01, 2025

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For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:14-17

People often ask, "Is he or isn't he a Christian?" Good question, how can we know? We can know because the Spirit in us bears witness with the Spirit in others. In other words, in the Spirit we know others in the Spirit.

Years ago, we were witnessing at a festival, and I approached an older lady sitting down and I asked her, "Are you a Christian?" She responded angrily, "I'm a Southern Baptist!" She answered my question, she didn't know Jesus, she only knew her denomination, and was lost in her religion!

We, as believers, are members of God's family, and we recognize our brothers and sisters by the Holy Spirit within them. This takes the guesswork out of trying to figure out who is and who isn't, because we are all related to one another!

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. Romans 8:18,19

Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin

Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

by Timothy Laughlin

2025-06-30T06:00:00-05:00

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