...abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost," which was " given unto him " (Rom. v. 5). " The Spirit itself bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God " (Rom. viii. 16). "The God of hope" had "filled him with all joy and peace in believing " that he...

...view. In the prospect of appearing before the Judge of all, he had nothing to fear. " The Spirit of God bore witness with his spirit, that he was a child of God." He knew that his Redeemer lived ; that there is no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus ; and...

...Lord appeared. The Sun of .Righteousness arose with healings in His wings, and the Holy Spirit again bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God. The change was so great and complete that the joy of his family and friends was only second to his...

...evidences that he could say: "I know I am accepted." He knew by the Spirit which was given him, for the Spirit bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God. And in all his after life he rejoiced to witness such conversions. As a preacher he was clear in statement,...

...in our Lord Jesus Christ, he ohtained the knowledge of salvation by the remission of sins. The Holy Spirit bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God, and enabled him also to maintain, consistently and creditably, a Christian profession. He longed for usefulness...

...pardoning love of God was clear and distinct. Soon after he began his Christian course, the Spirit itself bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God; and be earnestly panted after a full conformity to the Divine Image. In the year 1771 he began to preach...

...to trust in Christ alone for salvation, in that moment he found pardon and peace : the Spirit itself bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God. He now gave himself fully to God. In six months after his conversion he was appointed to the care of...

...atonement, and to receive in his heart the Holy Ghost, as the Spirit of adoption and comfort, bearing witness with his spirit, that he was a child of God, and enabling him to " rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory." Mr. Ilealey did not keep a journal...

...His doubts intensified when August Spangenberg asked him shortly after he arrived in Georgia if God's Spirit bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God. Wesley answered in the affirmative, but suspected he spoke in vain. Back home in England, on May 24,...

...God's grace he was born again. He was born of the Spirit, born of God. The Spirit of God and of Christ bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God. As a child he came to God. He came by faith in Christ : he came in Christ as a child to his Father....