Are believers already children of God according to Romans 8:14?
Yes. Romans 8:14 teaches that as many as are led by the Spirit of God are already—not merely going to become—the sons of God, or children of God. Paul writes this to every true child of God, not an elite few, indicating believers possess this status now.
Les explains that Romans 8:14 is written to believers, so it applies to every true child of God, not just a few or an elite group. He emphasizes the wording: those led by the Spirit of God are already, not going to be, the sons or children of God. Verse 15 adds that believers have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but they have received the spirit of adoption, whereby they cry, Abba, Father. Les notes that the word adoption here does not mean what is normally thought of, taking a child from some other union and legally making it ours.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
More Questions
Who are the sons of God according to Romans 8:14?
Romans 8:14 teaches that as many as are led by the Spirit of God are not merely hoped to be or might be, but they actually are the sons of God.
What does 'for as many as are led by the Spirit of God' mean in Romans 8:14?
In Romans 8:14 the phrase 'for as many' means all of you who are led by the Spirit of God—the ones who are the sons of God.