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The Evidence of Sonship
Commentators unanimously agree that being "led by the Spirit" is the definitive proof of being a child of God. It's not about simply claiming the title, but about actively following and submitting to the Spirit's guidance away from sin. As Charles Spurgeon notes, this is the essential test, refuting any idea that all people are automatically God's children in this special, saving sense.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 8:14
18th Century
Theologian
For as many. Whoever; all who are thus led. This introduces a new topic, illustrating the benefits of the gospel—namely, that it produces …
AT Robertson
On Romans 8:14
Sons of God (υιο θεου). In the full sense of this term. In verse 16 we have τεκνα θεου (children of God). Hence no great distincti…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 8:14
19th Century
Bishop
This life in the Spirit implies a special relation to God—that of sons. I say of sons; for when you first received the Holy Spirit it was no spirit…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 8:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body ye shall live. For as many as are l…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 8:14
The Spirit’s ministry set forth in these verses may be thought of as his attestation, in which he confirms for believers the reality of their posit…
John Calvin
On Romans 8:14
16th Century
Theologian
For whosoever are led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14). This confirms what has immediately preceded it; for he teaches us th…
John Gill
On Romans 8:14
17th Century
Pastor
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God
Not by the spirit of the world, or of the devil, or by their own spirits…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 8:10–17
17th Century
Minister
If the Spirit is in us, Christ is in us. He dwells in the heart by faith. Grace in the soul is its new nature; the soul is alive to God, and has be…