Paul reminds us that we are children of God. God's Spirit is within us. The idea did not originate with Paul. Israel spoke of God's Spirit dwelling within their community (Exodus 25:8). Paul recognizes that the Spirit lives within Gentiles as well.
Those are modern questions about modern geographic borders.
And they are historic questions as new as they are old.
Paul told the Romans that all who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children. All?
How do we know? Paul told the Romans that the Spirit tells us so. We are children of God and so are they.
Somewhat disconcerting is the reminder that being in the family does not mean only a showering of familial benefits. Paul adds that since we are sibling of Christ, we will suffer with them. OTOH, since we are siblings, we'll also be glorified with him.
He told the Romans. The Spirit is still doing the reminding. We can receive the witness of the Spirit, even us, even today, and them, too.
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