When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you" (John 14:25-26). All rights reserved. Eventually, the Greek grammar discussion ended, and we hurried out to the car. The Gifts of Finally, God gave them a child in a miraculous way, glorifying Himself and bringing about good for Abraham and Sarah. 10 The Spirit had a ministry of restraining sin and in the creation of the world. While all Bible students do not agree on this point, it would seem that the Lord and His eleven disciples are no longer in the Upper Room. We can think of this ministry under two major headings: salvation and gifting. Our Lords words of instruction and comfort to His disciples apply to us on at least two levels. To whom are they made? Jesus will have an intercessory ministry on our behalf, but His work on the cross will bring about a personal, intimate relationship between the Father and all who trust in His Son. Some Christians feel they are lacking in power. 28 Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son. WebThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 16:4b-15 Introduction. Consider the inference of these words. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. And yet how gracious God is to withhold from us those things we do not need to know, those things which would only cause us needless anguish if we did know them. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. We live at a time when we do not yet fully know all that God has in store for us and for the future. The term weep is frequently employed for the mourning that occurs due to the death of someone (see Mark 5:39; Luke 7:13; 8:52; John 11:31, 33). We have a supernatural Helper, not just with but in every one of us who believes. The difference in the New Testament is that the Holy Spirit now operates through the body of Christ and not just through some selected people. WebThe work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differed somewhat from His work in the New Testament. In this text, Paul claims to have taught the Ephesians all the truth they needed to know. How great the joy of the disciples was when they learned that Jesus had been raised from the dead (Luke 24:41, 52).83. Indeed it is used in Mark 16:10 for the disciples, who wept over the death of our Lord. They thought they were losing Him, but in truth they were gaining Him. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. To live a Spirit-filled life means to yield yourself to the control of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. They will receive the answers to their prayers directly from the Father. Just as Old Testament saints awaited the coming of the Messiah and the disciples looked forward to the departure of our Lord, so we wait for His final return and the consummation of all things. False revelations are those which appeal to mans fallen desires (2 Timothy 4:1-4; 2 Peter 2:18-22), which elevate men (Acts 20:30; 1 Corinthians 1:10ff. They do not understand what is happening, or what Jesus is saying. 84 It is important to note that in the NET Bible, the first word translated ask in verse 23 is erwtaw, while the second ask is a translation of the Greek word aitew. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. Indeed He sought out His disciples after the resurrection, but the context implies He was speaking of something more: His spiritual presence in every believer through the agency of the Holy Spirit. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. All rights reserved. As soon as the disciples received the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, they began to understand. He will never leave or forsake us (Hebrews 13:5). WebFor the majority of Christian denominations, the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, is believed to be the third person of the Trinity, [1] a Triune God manifested as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each person itself being God. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted (Matthew 5:3-4). The Spirit came and dwelt within the disciples, teaching them all about Christ, as John 14:26 says He would. WebThe Holy Spirit's ministry in the Old Testament differs from his ministry in the New Testament not so much in kind as in degree. In Gift and Giver, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. The reason Jesus can say this is that the truth which the Spirit is teaching is the truth which He hears from our Lord. In point of fact the disciples did pray to Jesus, so if this refers to prayer they did not fulfill it. 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the Spirit on a continual basis. Prior to receiving the Holy Spirit, the apostles were powerless to carry out Christ's unfinished work. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). As he reads, he will share key insights and application points, to help you better understand what is being said, but also to apply it to your life. You will see how this tribulation of mine was purposed to bring about great blessing for you. It requires some hard thinking to get through to the truths being expressed. Leon Morris, Reflections on the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988), vol. 13 And even though you were dead in your transgressions and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, he nonetheless made you alive with him, having forgiven all your transgressions. They all say the same thing: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments, and I will manifest Myself to you." To let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly is to be preoccupied with the presence of Christ. First, the Holy Spirit does many things in the lives of believers. 7:38-39 ). But He's not a ghost; He's a person. The Holy Spirit would, in fact, work miraculously within the apostles to produce the inspired writings of the New Testamentbrand new revelation providing instruction for this new church age. He manifests Himself only to those who want Him. the "different" [heteros] gospel vs. "another" [allos] gospel in Galatians 1:6-7). And Epicureanism, with its pursuit of pleasure, denied that the gods had any concern for mortals in their troubleswe are left to do the best we can for ourselves. WebFor the majority of Christian denominations, the Holy Spirit, or Holy Ghost, is believed to be the third person of the Trinity, [1] a Triune God manifested as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, each person itself being God. Now He was turning over His teaching of the disciples to the Holy Spirit, who would dwell in them: "These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. They don't want to obey His words. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). WebThe Holy Spirit's ministry in the Old Testament differs from his ministry in the New Testament not so much in kind as in degree. First John 2:27 says, "The anointing which you have received from Him [Christ] abides in youas His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him." The Holy Spirit would, in fact, work miraculously within the apostles to produce the inspired writings of the New Testamentbrand new revelation providing instruction for this new church age. Take away the cross of Calvary, and the Bible makes no sense at all. Maurice Jones wrote of the ancient world: It was a world where the burden of sin and of human misery was intensely realised. Stoicism was a grim creed, pessimistic at its heart. Once they recorded them as Scripture, those words would be perfect and error free. GDPR is the new European privacy regulation, which will replace the Data Protection Act 1998 in the UK and the equivalent legislation across the EU Member States. 80 We should bear in mind that, with small variations, this promise is repeated six times in this discourse (14:13, 14; 15:16; 16:23, 24, 26; cf. Log In At last, they are rid of Jesus, or so it appears. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. It was not that the early Christians had it easy. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. Now they would have another HelperOne exactly like Jesusto minister to them as He had. Registered User The most brilliant scholars and students of Scripture that I know are still the best students, ever seeking to understand His Word better, and willing to listen to the insights of other students of Scripture. For example, John 12:16 says, "These things His disciples did not understand at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of Him, and that they had done these things to Him." Much of what our Lord has said of His return is unclear to us, just as much of what He said to them of His departure was unclear. He has already promised this, but here He indicates a substantial change. What a blessing it is for a woman to be able to bear a child and, what a pain! The world seeks for a joy that is rooted in the absence of trials and suffering, that delights in the promotion of self-interest, and often in the downfall of ones rivals. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) Accordingly, we have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions in order to comply with GDPR. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory: This is my dear Son, in whom I am delighted. 18 When this voice was conveyed from heaven, we ourselves heard it, for we were with him on the holy mountain. Apparently he thought Jesus would physically manifest Himself and the Father. Now, all that death can do is usher us into the presence of God (see 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23). They were confused and greatly distraught by Jesus words. That is what it means to be a disciple. We are one with God and Christ. At that time, they will ask in His name, and their petitions will be granted. We had no earthly idea what Howard Prier really had in mind. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. In the New Testament He is also called that and the Spirit of Christ. 16 For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur. He had helped them, comforted them, and walked alongside them. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. As you may be aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into full effect on 25th May 2018. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. 5:3; Col. 1:24; etc.). Because of that wonderful promise, the disciples were later able to recall the precise words Jesus had spoken to them. Mr. Prier and his wife Ann were there, a little late as well. Jesus also promises to love us and to disclose Himself and the Father to us. It was these suffering saints who experienced Gods gracious hand, and many of them came to saving faith. Who would dare to say that they understand every detail of this great book, penned by the same authorJohn? from) our Lord; it is the teaching concerning our Lord. Paul said to the Corinthians, "Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?" Allow me to point out one more observation. They will, however, be constantly asking Him to provide for their every need. When I first studied John 14, I was puzzled about why in this context Jesus told the disciples that the world in general would not respond to the Holy Spirit. It says that we are called, justified, sanctified, and kept in the faith through no effort of our own. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. It is the cross which is the key to understanding all of the Bible, Old Testament or New. Once the disciples see Jesus, raised from the dead, their sorrow turns to joy. We are infinitely richer than all the billionaires of the world put together because what we possess is an eternal inheritance. The Greek word translated "power" (dunamis) is the source of the English word dynamite. Every once in a while, I would look past Howard, where I could see my wife waiting for me in the hall. Even with the Holy Spirits presence, our understanding of spiritual things is partial and imperfect: For now we see in a mirror indirectly, but then we will see face to face. They have not repeated any of the content of Jesus latest words. Let me illustrate what I am saying by calling your attention to the Book of Revelation. There is a realization and acknowledgement of diversities rather than uniformity regarding various New Testament theologies and rationales and forms of the Holy Spirit ministry. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). They didnt want to admit their ignorance. They will soon look back and recall that the very things that had happened to them were the things Jesus foretold. For he will not speak on his own authority, but will speak whatever he hears, and will tell you what is to come.72 14 He will glorify me, because he will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you. There's no such thing as a Christian who doesn't possess the indwelling Christ (Romans 8:9). The power is in you; it just needs to be released. The revelation which is promised is that truth which has come from the Father, to the Son, and through the Spirit. 32 Look, a time is comingand has comewhen you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone. John 14:15-26 is the heart of His message of comfortthat after His departure, the Holy Spirit would come in His place: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. It was obvious that we were late, but I just could not seem to disengage Howard from the conversation. He may become confused at times, but he will always abide in Christ. Click here to purchase this as a booklet. The disciples have not yet begun to enjoy the benefits of this new relationship. 7:38-39 ). Jesus is therefore telling His disciples that they will momentarily experience great sorrow over His death. The reason I have told you these things is not with the expectation that you would understand them immediately (as you have professed to do), but so that you may have great peace in the future, when you see how all these things of which I have spoken take, just as I said. What a change a few days will make! Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as the Holy One of God, who died on the cross of Calvary for your sins? Unless otherwise identified, all Scripture quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, and 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, and are used by permission. 51:11). First, the Holy Spirit does many things in the lives of believers. They fall into the category of things that have been accomplished on our behalf without effort on our part. 7 But if the ministry that produced death, carved in letters on stone tablets, came with glory so that the Israelites could not keep their eyes fixed on the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (a glory that was fading away), 8 how much more glorious will the ministry of the Spirit be? Instead, they spoke among themselves. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. The apostle Paul said that Christ in us is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27), and Christ promised His Spirit would reside in us (John 14:17). It speaks of "all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3, New King James Version). WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. And He was right. He told them they would do greater things than even He had done (v. 12), and He promised to answer every prayer they asked (v. 14). (It even had a fireplace. Therefore, let us heed the Lords words in our text, knowing that they are as important to us as they were to those men, so many years ago. Web473 pisodes. You can see that verses 25-33 are an interchange between Jesus and His disciples. He took death and the fear and bondage it produces and defeated it on the cross (see Hebrews 2:14-15). People in the world don't want Christ. Jesus answered, "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him" (v. 23). That could be His way of saying, "I am sending you One of exactly the same essence as Me." When Jesus told the disciples to believe in Him just as they believed in the invisible God, He said He would send the Holy Spirit, who would remind them of His presence. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. Every Christian is packed with powerthe Holy Spirit. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. Please be aware that these items are sent out from our office in the UK. All I could think of on the way home was that some of our friends were waiting at our house, wondering where we were. 3, p. 555. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. By yielding yourself totally to the Word of God and letting it permeate your life, you'll be controlled by the Spirit's desires. 10 The Spirit had a ministry of restraining sin and in the creation of the world. The next ministry that the Holy Spirit has with both unbelievers, as well as believers is that He has to convict all of us. We have company waiting at our house!. He has to show us the errors of our ways and that we are all sinners in the eyes of God. They brought no certainty of divine help, and people were conscious that their efforts did not measure up. The fulfillment of Christ's promise came on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:4). Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. 33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. If they were taught all they needed to know, then there is no need for further revelation. The Cross And Christian Distinctiveness (1 Peter 2:1-10), That You Might Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John. They have not told Him what they think He has just said, so that He can confirm the accuracy of their interpretations. They knew of the ministry of God's Spirit from the Old Testament. They most certainly did not. Apart from Him, men cannot know or understand truth. That happens when you yield every aspect of your life to the Spirit's control. The curse of death which came because of Adams sin became the cure when Jesus Christ, the last Adam, died in the sinners place. Jesus gave the disciples several key points related to the way in which He would disclose this new revelation: The Holy Spirit's main role to us is that of teacher. 26 At that time you will ask in my name, and I do not say that I will ask the Father on your behalf. The meaning of these words [in verse 23] is not beyond dispute for, while the verb ask can mean ask a question, it can also mean ask in prayer. In the next sentence Jesus refers to prayer, and some scholars think that he is doing that here and simply using two different words for prayer. The Father loves anyone who loves His Son. In the New Testament, one of the most important works of the Holy Spirit is the w In the Old Testament, we see different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. It is by means of the cross that Jesus saved us. It is the cross which makes Jesus teachings clear. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. Why is it, then, that we find so many joyless Christians? Bible Verses and Scriptures About the Holy Spirit - Read what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit and discover popular scripture quotes about the Holy Spirit in the collection of Bible verses below. The Father will give us what we have requested, so that we may experience great joy. Now I know in part, then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known (1 Corinthians 13:12). Now we see that You really do know everything, so that we dont have to ask You any more questions, to help You clarify any points. What did He mean by saying He was going to the Father?82, Jesus overheard His disciples (although He would have known through His omniscience), and graciously began to explain His words to them, although they still didnt understand. The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may do all the words of this law (Deuteronomy 29:29, NKJV). Jeannette and the girls were out in the hall, eager to get home. But what is clear to us in retrospect was not at all clear to the disciples in prospect. 14 But their minds were closed. 1 John 3:2). The disciples must have been greatly encouraged and comforted to hear Jesus say that He would send another Helper to minister to them when He left. The Gifts of WebParaclete. The promises Jesus made in that brief passage are staggering. 23 At that time you will ask79 me nothing. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. Davids words in Psalm 51:11 make sense in light of 1 Samuel 10:5-13, where the Spirit came mightily upon Saul, enabling him to serve as King of Israel. As he reads, he will share key insights and application points, to help you better understand what is being said, but also to apply it to your life. On the very day that the Spirit of God came to dwell within him, Peter preached a powerful sermon clearly delineating who Jesus Christ is, who the Father is, how they are related, why Jesus came, why He died, why He rose, and what it all meant in reference to Israel. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. 549-550. We are the benefactors of much that Jesus has foretold here, and which has subsequently come to pass. To deny the accuracy or the integrity of the Bible is to deny this crucial aspect of the Spirit's ministry. 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. We should be very careful about assuming that we have it all together in matters which we may not understand as well as we claim. In Old Testament times, we see the Holy Spirit coming upon certain people for a specific service, and then departing after it was accomplished (cf. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. The Greek word translated "Advocate" is parakletos. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. 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