Romans 8:15-17
What is written? (ESV)
For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, 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 fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
What does it say?
For the Christian’s spirit isn’t one of slavery that returns us to a state of fear, but rather ours is the Spirit of an adopted son of God! Indeed, it’s His Holy Spirit who testifies on our behalf in that regard and together we cry out to the Father. As a result, we are heirs of God’s promises — joint heirs with Christ — if only we suffer with Him so that we are glorified with Him.
What is its immediate context?
After rejoicing in his own salvation and freedom from “this body of death” (7:24) through Christ, Paul is calling on the Roman Christians to remember their own calling and the triumph they share in Christ (vss 1-2). He implores them to “live according to the Spirit” (vs 5).
How Romans 8:15-17 is applied across Bible answers
Where do we see the personality of the Godhead?
The Holy Spirit bears witness with us to God the Father that we are indeed heirs of His promises, joint heirs with Jesus the Son provided we suffer and endure as He did.
