How to hear this sermon
This is a listening version of John Wesley's sermon, The Spirit of Bondage and of Adoption. It is the sermon as printed in John Wesley's 1771 Works. Rendered in modern English.
You have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
About this reading
This opening is not in the 1771 sermon. The reading is rendered in modern English.
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 9 in the 1771 Works. Romans 8:15.
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