Ellen Gould White über: "How should I understand Romans 8:15, please explain"

In Romans 8:15 the transition from a life of fear and legalism to a trusting relationship with God as our Father is described. Through the Holy Spirit we receive the "spirit of sonship," which enables us to address God as "Abba, Father" – a sign of deep affection and connection. This spirit of adoption frees us from the bondage of sin and makes us heirs of God’s glory together with Christ.

The Meaning of the Name "Abba, Father"

»We may address Him with the loving name "Our Father," which is a sign of our affection for Him and a pledge of His tender care and relationship to us. And the Son of God, who sees the heirs of grace, "does not shy away from calling them brothers." They have an even holier relationship with God than the angels, who never fell.«

1 - Ellen Gould White, Lift Him Up (LHU 227.2)

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Liberation from Legal Bondage

»The spirit of bondage is brought about by attempting to live in accordance with a legalistic religion, striving to meet the demands of the law by one's own power. There is only hope for us when we come under the covenant of Abraham, which is the covenant of grace through faith in Christ Jesus.«

2 - Ellen Gould White, Manuscript Releases, vol. 1 [Nos. 19-96] (1MR 121.2)

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The Testimony of the Spirit and the Inheritance

»The Spirit itself bears witness to our spirit that we are children of God. And if we are children, we are also heirs, namely God's heirs and co-heirs with Christ; for we suffer with Him so that we may also be raised to glory with Him." May the Lord help you... to learn to cast your burdens upon Jesus.«

3 - Ellen Gould White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8 (8T 126.1)

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Reconciliation Through the New Birth

»In the new birth the heart is brought into harmony with God... The old life of alienation from God is over; the new life of reconciliation, faith, and love has begun. Then "the righteousness that the law demands" will be fulfilled in us, as we walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.«

4 - Ellen Gould White, The Great Controversy (1888 ed.) (GC88 467.3)

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Co-heirs of Eternal Glory

»If we accept the invitation of the Spirit of God, we become "heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ." When we share in Christ’s self-denial and become co-workers of God, we will be heirs with Christ of all the glories of the eternal world.«

5 - Ellen Gould White, Bible Training School (BTS December 1, 1911, par. 6)

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