The Witness of the Spirit, Discourse I
| Author | John Wesley |
|---|---|
| Type | sermon |
| Year | 1746 |
| Passage ID | jw-sermon-010-016 |
| Words | 183 |
14. Well then mayst thou say, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift!" 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be unto God, who giveth me to "know in whom I have believed;" 2 Tim. 1:12 who hath "sent forth the Spirit of his Son into my heart, crying, Abba, Father," Gal. 4:6 and even now, "bearing witness with my spirit that I am a child of God!" Rom. 8:16 And see, that not only thy lips, but thy life show forth his praise. He hath sealed thee for his own; glorify him then in thy body and thy spirit, which are his. 1 Cor. 6:20 Beloved, if thou hast this hope in thyself, purify thyself as he is pure. While thou beholdest what manner of love the Father hath given thee, that thou shouldst be called a child of God; 1 John 3:1 cleanse thyself "from all filthiness of flesh and Spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God;" 2 Cor. 7:1 and let all thy thoughts, words, and works be a spiritual sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God through Christ Jesus! Rom. 12:1, 2