What spirit have believers not received?
Scripture declares that believers have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear. This spirit is associated with the Law, which was a burden and severe, causing those under it to live in fear. In contrast, those led by the Spirit of God are sons of God, not slaves to fear.
Les explains that Romans 8:15 states believers have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear. He points out that the Law was a burden and severe, and those under it lived in a segment of fear. By contrast, Romans 8:14 says as many as are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God. So the believer is not given a spirit of fear but is led by the Spirit as a son of God.
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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What have believers received instead of a spirit of bondage to fear?
In Romans 8:15, believers have received the Spirit of adoption rather than a spirit of bondage that leads to fear.