Introduction: In Paul’s argument, he is showing us the surety that we have in our sonship, he wants us to know that we are sons of God and safe in that position. In verse 14 it was the leading of the indwelling Spirit of God that shows us and the world around us that we are sons. Let’s se what he says next, 15a For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear • Application #1 15b but you received the Spirit of adoption 15c by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” • Application #1 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,