When we look at Romans 8:14-15 in light of the full context of Romans 8, we discover that God the Father sent the Spirit into our hearts to cry “Abba! Father!” so that He might intensify our longing for the day when we will live on a renewed earth as His children. If you think about it, “Abba! Father!” is a cry that leads us through the wilderness of this life (Hebrews 3-4) to the future when “the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea” (Isaiah 11:9).
Tag Archives: Worldliness
The Seduction of the World and the Jealousy of God
November 20, 2009 – 4:21 PM
As we approach “Black Friday” (supposedly the largest shopping day of the year), it is important to be reminded of the biblical warning, “Beware of worldliness!” In no uncertain terms, the Bible repeatedly warns us against the seduction of this world.
Beholding Christ as Antidote to Worldliness
October 13, 2009 – 8:24 PM
John Owen on seeing Christ's glory: It is by beholding the glory of Christ by faith that we are spiritually edified and built up in this world, for as we behold his glory, the life and power of faith grow stronger and stronger. It is by faith that we grow to love Christ. So if [...]