Romans 8:14-17

The attestation of the believer’s condition 8:14-17

Acts 8:14-17 explain the Spirit’s ministry of confirming the reality of the believer’s position as a son of God to him or her. [Note: On the link between this section and chapter 9 see George C. Gianoulis, "Is Sonship in Romans 8:14-17 a Link with Romans 9?" Bibliotheca Sacra 166:661 (January-March 2009):70-83.] Paul believed that the believer who is aware of his or her secure position will be more effective in mortifying his or her flesh (cf. Romans 6:1-11).