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Romans 8:16-17
- Romans 8:16-17 New American Standard Bible 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.
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Sep 26, 2024 · Romans 8:16 states, “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” The theme of this passage is that believers are heirs with Christ. The Holy Spirit gives us great assurance of our position in God’s family.
This joint testimony between the Holy Spirit and our spirit is a profound mystery, indicating a deep, internal assurance of our identity as God's children. In the historical context of Roman law, a testimony was crucial for establishing identity and rights.
God communicates from His Spirit to our spirit that we are His children. His Spirit "bears witness," keeps communicating to us over and over that we belong in God's family now that we are in Christ. He confirms to us what is true on some deep and unspoken level.
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with.
Mark the terms of the passage: ‘The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit-.’. It is not so much a revelation made to my spirit, considered as the recipient of the testimony, as a revelation made in or with my spirit considered as co-operating in the testimony.
Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus for as low as $3.33/mo. 16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. 4 Through [a]these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent ...
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In this construct, there is no witness of God’s Spirit to us. Rather, both “spirits” testify Godward; both are advocates of our status before the great Judge. If, on the other hand, a dative indirect object is in view, then God’s Spirit is testifying to our spirits, that is, to us.