Grammar

"The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God," Romans 8:16.

Back to 7th grade grammar, here. And it's about prepositions. (Oh, brother! not that again! but Yes, God's in grammar details, too.). It's about the difference between *with* and *to*. Sometimes folks confuse the preposition in the scripture to say: The Spirit testifies *to* our spirit. But it doesn't. No, not at all. It says *with*. Understand first: The Holy Spirit dwells inside all in whom Christ dwells. These received the Spirit of adoption. Adopted by God! Putting to death the body's deeds, these live to follow the Spirit's leading. So, these people call God, Father or Abba (that just means Dad). And when these call God their father, it is the Spirit himself testifying (to God!) with their spirit that they are God's children. To God. The very Spirit of God's Christ, dwelling in them calls out to God as their father. Deep calling to Deep. And God hears the Spirit of his son united with their spirit's call. And God recognizes them as his own children indeed, heirs together with his Son, Jesus. Good News!

We meet with a brother or sister today, true siblings, true children of our Father. And, together, we praise God for adopting us into his family with Jesus. Sky kingdom.