For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God - `these are sons of God.' The reader will observe the new light in which the Spirit is here held forth. In the preceding verses He was spoken of simply as a power or energy, in virtue of which believers mortify sin; now the apostle holds Him forth in His personal character, as a gracious, loving GUIDE, whose "leading" - enjoyed by all in whom is the Spirit of God's own dear Son-proves them also to be "sons of God."