The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption · §30 · John Wesley

We cry, Abba, Father

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Thus, having peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, rejoicing in hope of the glory of God, and having power over all sin, over every evil desire, and temper, and word, and work, he is a living witness of the glorious liberty of the sons of God. All of them, being partakers of like precious faith, bear record with one voice, We have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

1771 text

6. Thus having peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, rejoicing in hope of the glory of God, and having power over all sin, over every evil desire, and temper, and word, and work, he is a living witness of the glorious liberty of the sons of God: all of whom, being partakers of like precious faith, bear record with one voice, We have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father!

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On Romans 8:15: three states of the soul, the natural man asleep, the man under the law in fear, and the child of God set free.

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Sermon 9 in the 1771 Works. Romans 8:15.

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