How does being a son of God relate to being led by the Spirit?

The relationship between sonship and the leading of the Spirit is articulated in Romans 8:14-16, which states that ‘those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.’ This leading does not merely imply outward moral behavior but signifies a deeper spiritual guidance that directs believers to Christ. The Spirit's role is to reveal and affirm our identity as God's children, enabling us to cry out ‘Abba, Father.’ This aspect of sonship provides not just assurance but also a call to recognize and live out our identity in relationship with Christ. The sermon emphasizes that this leading reflects our status as heirs with Christ rather than a condition for becoming children, reinforcing that God’s grace operates from His sovereign will.