Romans 8:16

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

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- **Receive His Gift** — Patrick Kearon (April 2025) · Reference
  I would like to talk about one all-encompassing gift of eternal truth that underpins our ability to receive all else our Father desires to endow us with—a vital gift of knowledge that, when fully accepted and received deep in the soul, contextualises the joys and hardships of life and our unanswered questions: It is that we really are God’s children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/55kearon?lang=eng&id=p_jxeTo#p_jxeTo

- **The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth** — Takashi Wada (October 2024) · Reference
  God is our Father in Heaven.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/52wada?lang=eng&id=p_hExFi#p_hExFi

- **Sons and Daughters of God** — Rubén V. Alliaud (October 2024) · Quote
  > “the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:
  I testify as with the Apostle Paul that “the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/55alliaud?lang=eng&id=p_pXbii#p_pXbii

- **Eternal Truth** — John C. Pingree Jr. (October 2023) · Reference
  I know that God is our Heavenly Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/52pingree?lang=eng&id=p47#p47

- **We Are His Children** — Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier (October 2023) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  Our family has been privileged to live in different countries and cultures; our children have been blessed to marry within different ethnicities.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/56giraud-carrier?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light** — J. Anette Dennis (October 2022) · Reference
  Friends, let us remember that each person on this earth is a child of God and He loves each one.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/42dennis?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Hold Up Your Light** — Marcus B. Nash (October 2021) · Reference
  You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/37nash?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!** — Reyna I. Aburto (October 2019) · Reference
  If you are constantly surrounded by a “mist of darkness,” turn to Heavenly Father.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/31aburto?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Your Great Adventure** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (October 2019) · Reference
  When you fill your hearts with the pure love of Christ, you leave no room for rancor, judgment, and shaming.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2019/10/43uchtdorf?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Am I a Child of God?** — Brian K. Taylor (April 2018) · Quote
  > “beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  I invite each of us to open our hearts to the Holy Ghost, who “beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/am-i-a-child-of-god?lang=eng&id=p4#p4

- **Our Good Shepherd** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2017) · Reference
  The Savior’s compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-good-shepherd?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **The Holy Ghost** — Robert D. Hales (April 2016) · Reference
  Personal revelation is essential, but it is only one part of the work of the Holy Ghost.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-holy-ghost?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Discovering the Divinity Within** — Rosemary M. Wixom (October 2015) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  We are His.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/10/discovering-the-divinity-within?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Free Forever, to Act for Themselves** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2014) · Reference
  We should (and we do) rejoice in the God-ordained plan that permits us to make choices to act for ourselves and experience the consequences, or as the scriptures express it, to “taste the bitter, that [we] may know to prize the good.” We are forever grateful that the Savior’s Atonement overcame original sin so that we can be born into this world yet not be punished for Adam’s transgression.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/free-forever-to-act-for-themselves?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **Four Titles** — Dieter F. Uchtdorf (April 2013) · Reference
  “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/four-titles?lang=eng&id=p29#p29

- **Followers of Christ** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 2013) · Alludes to
  From modern revelation, unique to the restored gospel, we know that the commandment to seek perfection is part of God the Father’s plan for the salvation of His children.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/followers-of-christ?lang=eng&id=p35#p35

- **Thanks Be to God** — Russell M. Nelson (April 2012) · Reference
  God is the Father of our spirits.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Steadfast and Immovable** — Silvia H. Allred (October 2010) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  Romans 8:16 says, “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” The first time I remember feeling with all certainty that Heavenly Father knew me, loved me, and cared for me was when I entered the waters of baptism at age 15.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/10/steadfast-and-immovable?lang=eng&id=p13#p13

- **We Follow Jesus Christ** — Quentin L. Cook (April 2010) · Reference
  The Savior’s promise of the Holy Ghost to the Apostles is of supreme importance in recognizing the preeminent role of the Holy Ghost, the third member of the Godhead.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/we-follow-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Prayer and Promptings** — Boyd K. Packer (October 2009) · Reference
  The Restoration of the gospel brought knowledge of the premortal existence.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/10/prayer-and-promptings?lang=eng&id=p5#p5

- **Do You Know Who You Are?** — Dean R. Burgess (April 2008) · Alludes to
  May we all be able to know and understand who we really are.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/do-you-know-who-you-are?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **A 12-Year-Old Deacon** — John M. Madsen (April 2008) · Reference
  That each one of us, as sons of God, can fulfill our mission and destiny is made plain by these words of the Lord to the Prophet Joseph Smith: “Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments … may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/a-12-year-old-deacon?lang=eng&id=p19#p19

- **Daughters of Heavenly Father** — Susan W. Tanner (April 2007) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God”
  How can each of us know and feel that we are Heavenly Father’s daughters?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/04/daughters-of-heavenly-father?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **That They Might Know Thee** — Keith R. Edwards (October 2006) · Reference
  “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/that-they-might-know-thee?lang=eng&id=p7#p7

- **The Tugs and Pulls of the World** — Neal A. Maxwell (October 2000) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God”
  By paying more attention to what we are rather than exclusively to what we do, our public and our private persons will be the same—the man or the woman of Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2000/10/the-tugs-and-pulls-of-the-world?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **Apostasy and Restoration** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1995) · Alludes to
  In the theology of the restored church of Jesus Christ, the purpose of mortal life is to prepare us to realize our destiny as sons and daughters of God—to become like him.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/04/apostasy-and-restoration?lang=eng&id=p18#p18

- **A Loving, Communicating God** — Marion D. Hanks (October 1992) · Quote
  > beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
  The Bible declares that God is the Father and the God of the spirits of all mankind (see Num.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/a-loving-communicating-god?lang=eng&id=p3#p3

- **Identity of a Young Woman** — Elaine L. Jack (October 1989) · Alludes to
  In Romans 8:16, the Apostle Paul talked about it when he wrote that the Spirit of our Heavenly Father will teach us that we truly are daughters of God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/identity-of-a-young-woman?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Pattern of Our Parentage** — Boyd K. Packer (October 1984) · Alludes to
  “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.” (Rom.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/the-pattern-of-our-parentage?lang=eng&id=p90#p90

- **The Dignity of Self** — James E. Faust (April 1981) · Quote
  > itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”
  In the intellectual approach to human worth, the values of faith in God and virtuous behavior cannot be quantitatively proven or measured, and so faith and virtue are often rejected by many as worthless.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1981/04/the-dignity-of-self?lang=eng&id=p22#p22

- **Teachings of the Apostle Paul** — Delbert L. Stapley (October 1976) · Alludes to
  “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” (Rom.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1976/10/teachings-of-the-apostle-paul?lang=eng&id=p20#p20

Receive His Gift

Patrick Kearon April 2025 Sunday Afternoon Session

I would like to talk about one all-encompassing gift of eternal truth that underpins our ability to receive all else our Father desires to endow us with—a vital gift of knowledge that, when fully accepted and received deep in the soul, contextualises the joys and hardships of life and our unanswered questions: It is that we really are God’s children.

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The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth

Takashi Wada October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

God is our Father in Heaven.

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Sons and Daughters of God

Rubén V. Alliaud October 2024 Sunday Afternoon Session

“the Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God:

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Eternal Truth

John C. Pingree Jr. October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

I know that God is our Heavenly Father.

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We Are His Children

Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier October 2023 Sunday Afternoon Session

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

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His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light

J. Anette Dennis October 2022 Sunday Morning Session

Friends, let us remember that each person on this earth is a child of God and He loves each one.

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Hold Up Your Light

Marcus B. Nash October 2021 Saturday Evening Session

You see, you and I know that we lived as children of our Heavenly Father before coming to this earth and that the earth was created for the purpose of giving each person the opportunity to obtain a body, gain experience, learn, and grow in order to receive eternal life—which is God’s life.

Reference Verified
Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

Reyna I. Aburto October 2019 Women’s Session

If you are constantly surrounded by a “mist of darkness,” turn to Heavenly Father.

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Your Great Adventure

Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2019 Sunday Morning Session

When you fill your hearts with the pure love of Christ, you leave no room for rancor, judgment, and shaming.

Reference Verified
Am I a Child of God?

Brian K. Taylor April 2018 Saturday Morning Session

“beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

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Our Good Shepherd

Dale G. Renlund April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

The Savior’s compassion, love, and mercy draw us toward Him.

Reference Verified
The Holy Ghost

Robert D. Hales April 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

Personal revelation is essential, but it is only one part of the work of the Holy Ghost.

Reference Verified
Discovering the Divinity Within

Rosemary M. Wixom October 2015 General Women’s Session

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

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Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

D. Todd Christofferson October 2014 Saturday Morning Session

We should (and we do) rejoice in the God-ordained plan that permits us to make choices to act for ourselves and experience the consequences, or as the scriptures express it, to “taste the bitter, that [we] may know to prize the good.” We are forever grateful that the Savior’s Atonement overcame original sin so that we can be born into this world yet not be punished for Adam’s transgression.

Reference Verified
Four Titles

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2013 Priesthood Session

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”

Reference Verified
Followers of Christ

Dallin H. Oaks April 2013 Sunday Afternoon Session

From modern revelation, unique to the restored gospel, we know that the commandment to seek perfection is part of God the Father’s plan for the salvation of His children.

Alludes to High confidence
Thanks Be to God

Russell M. Nelson April 2012 Sunday Morning Session

God is the Father of our spirits.

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Steadfast and Immovable

Silvia H. Allred October 2010 General Relief Society Meeting

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

Quote High confidence
We Follow Jesus Christ

Quentin L. Cook April 2010 Sunday Morning Session

The Savior’s promise of the Holy Ghost to the Apostles is of supreme importance in recognizing the preeminent role of the Holy Ghost, the third member of the Godhead.

Reference Verified
Prayer and Promptings

Boyd K. Packer October 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

The Restoration of the gospel brought knowledge of the premortal existence.

Reference Verified
Do You Know Who You Are?

Dean R. Burgess April 2008 Priesthood Session

May we all be able to know and understand who we really are.

Alludes to High confidence
A 12-Year-Old Deacon

John M. Madsen April 2008 Priesthood Session

That each one of us, as sons of God, can fulfill our mission and destiny is made plain by these words of the Lord to the Prophet Joseph Smith: “Verily, thus saith the Lord: It shall come to pass that every soul who forsaketh his sins and cometh unto me, and calleth on my name, and obeyeth my voice, and keepeth my commandments … may come unto the Father in my name, and in due time receive of his fulness.”

Reference Verified
Daughters of Heavenly Father

Susan W. Tanner April 2007 General Young Women Meeting

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God”

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That They Might Know Thee

Keith R. Edwards October 2006 Sunday Afternoon Session

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.”

Reference Verified
The Tugs and Pulls of the World

Neal A. Maxwell October 2000 Saturday Afternoon Session

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God”

Quote High confidence
Apostasy and Restoration

Dallin H. Oaks April 1995 Sunday Afternoon Session

In the theology of the restored church of Jesus Christ, the purpose of mortal life is to prepare us to realize our destiny as sons and daughters of God—to become like him.

Alludes to High confidence
A Loving, Communicating God

Marion D. Hanks October 1992 Sunday Morning Session

beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

Quote High confidence
Identity of a Young Woman

Elaine L. Jack October 1989 General Women’s Meeting

In Romans 8:16, the Apostle Paul talked about it when he wrote that the Spirit of our Heavenly Father will teach us that we truly are daughters of God.

Alludes to High confidence
The Pattern of Our Parentage

Boyd K. Packer October 1984 Sunday Morning Session

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ.” (Rom.

Alludes to High confidence
The Dignity of Self

James E. Faust April 1981 Saturday Morning Session

itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.”

Quote High confidence
Teachings of the Apostle Paul

Delbert L. Stapley October 1976 Sunday Morning Session

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” (Rom.

Alludes to High confidence

Romans 8:16

Receive His Gift

The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth

Sons and Daughters of God

Eternal Truth

We Are His Children

His Yoke Is Easy and His Burden Is Light

Hold Up Your Light

Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

Your Great Adventure

Am I a Child of God?

Our Good Shepherd

The Holy Ghost

Discovering the Divinity Within

Free Forever, to Act for Themselves

Four Titles

Followers of Christ

Thanks Be to God

Steadfast and Immovable

We Follow Jesus Christ

Prayer and Promptings

Do You Know Who You Are?

A 12-Year-Old Deacon

Daughters of Heavenly Father

That They Might Know Thee

The Tugs and Pulls of the World

Apostasy and Restoration

A Loving, Communicating God

Identity of a Young Woman

The Pattern of Our Parentage

The Dignity of Self

Teachings of the Apostle Paul

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