Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson The Spirit of the Father
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Jun 20, 2025 Discover the profound joy of addressing God as 'Abba! Father' through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Unpack the essence of the Holy Spirit's divine relationship with the Father and the Son. Learn how understanding the Holy Spirit's nature can deeply enhance a believer's connection with God. Embrace the transformative experience of being an adopted child of God, filled with the Spirit’s power.
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Holy Spirit's Divine Relationship
- The Holy Spirit is both the Spirit of the Father and the Son, sent to believers jointly by them.
- This eternal relationship between Father and Spirit deepens understanding of the Spirit's nature and mission.
Spirit Enables Intimate Prayer
- No one naturally calls God "Abba, Father" except those indwelt by the Spirit of the Father and Son.
- Receiving the Spirit empowers confessing Jesus as Lord and intimately addressing God as our Father.
True Children Cry "Abba, Father"
- Non-believers may recite the Lord's Prayer but do not instinctively cry "Abba, Father" in crisis.
- True childlike instinct in prayer signifies being born again by the Spirit of Jesus.