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How do we know that we are children of God?

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We can be assured that we are children of God as the Spirit witnesses to our spirit, affirming our relationship with Him (Romans 8:16).

According to Romans 8:16, the Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are the children of God. This assurance does not rely solely on subjective feelings but is based on the unchanging truth found in Scripture. The Spirit communicates our identity to us, often amidst doubts or struggles, affirming that we are indeed God's children through faith in Christ. This declaration of sonship is an objective reality rooted in God's eternal purpose and our union with Christ, allowing believers to rest confidently in their status before God.
Scripture References: Romans 8:16, Galatians 4:6, 1 John 3:14, Galatians 4:6-7, Romans 8:15, Romans 2:29, Ephesians 2:8, John 10:27, Ephesians 1:5, Romans 8:14-16, Hebrews 12:6-8, Romans 8:14, Ephesians 5:9, Galatians 3:26, 1 John 3:1, Hebrews 12:22-23, Galatians 4:28, John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:2, John 1:12-13, Galatians 4:5, Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:15-16, 1 John 3:23, Matthew 25:40, 1 John 3:10, Galatians 4:4-7, Romans 8:14-17

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