The Cry of the Spirit | Smith Wigglesworth Study Guide

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What does Abba, Father mean in Romans 8?

The Spirit of adoption enables believers to cry out to God as Father and bears witness that they are His children.

Read the passage in context

Romans 8:14–17 · KJV

Read the passage as part of Paul’s account of life in the Spirit. The cry belongs to the relationship God gives His children.

From the passage to daily life

Paul speaks of heirs with Christ and then introduces suffering. Read verse 17 without rushing past either part of the sentence.

Discussion and reflection

What does Abba, Father mean in Romans 8?
The Spirit of adoption enables believers to cry out to God as Father and bears witness that they are His children.
Can I pray this way when I feel afraid?
Paul places the Spirit’s witness in contrast with returning to slavery and fear. Bring the fear to God in the language of a child asking a father for help.

Put the study into practice

Read Romans 8:15 and Galatians 4:6 together.

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“I would rather have the Spirit of God on me for five minutes than to receive a million dollars.”

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“Even if God anointed you with a double portion of His Spirit, if you don’t have faith, it won’t do you a bit of good.”

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What does Abba, Father mean in Romans 8?

The Spirit of adoption enables believers to cry out to God as Father and bears witness that they are His children.

Can I pray this way when I feel afraid?

Paul places the Spirit’s witness in contrast with returning to slavery and fear. Bring the fear to God in the language of a child asking a father for help.