Rom 8:16  The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: KJV

Rom 8:16  The Spirit Himself witnesses with our spirit that we are children of God. LITV

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How? How does the Spirit bear witness with our spirit that we are sons of God?  By a so-called  "felt sense of His presence"? Pure unbiblical, mystical nonsense! According to the context of chapters 6 to 8, it is by the reality of the New life evidenced by the absence of sin. Having been set Free from one's sin.  That's how!

Moreover, seeing as He is the Spirit of Truth it is evidenced by a love of the truth and a willingness to be held up to it.
And if sin is discovered you confess it, repent, get back up & keep on going; walking in Newness of life apart from sin!  
That's how!

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