To what period of time was Jesus referring by the expression, a little while? Because of that wonderful promise, the disciples were later able to recall the precise words Jesus had spoken to them. It says that we are called, justified, sanctified, and kept in the faith through no effort of our own. Learn more about the third person of the Holy Trinity and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. You cannot study the New Testament long without seeing that there is a dichotomy between what we are responsible to do as Christians and what has already been done on our behalf. If there is one thing that has most struck me from this text, it has been this realization: It is the cross of Jesus Christ which puts everything in focus. And so He says to them (loosely paraphrased): I know you really dont understand, and the level of your present belief is far from impressive. We are infinitely richer than all the billionaires of the world put together because what we possess is an eternal inheritance. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. In other wordswords which we have heard beforejoy is the result of abiding in Christ. This will be even further basis for praising Him. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. Because we dont want you to incur expenditure for which you are not prepared, could you please confirm whether you are willing to pay this charge, if necessary? John 14:21 says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's The cross is the test of orthodoxy. The events of the next few hours will prove this, for virtually every one of them will abandon Him. If we abide in Him, what pleases Him pleases us; what grieves Him grieves us; what gives Him great joy becomes our joy as well. 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. It is His joy that we are to pursue (see John 15:11). The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. 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. I would say this is particularly true of things to come: Dear friends, we are Gods children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. In Johns Gospel, as the time of our Lords death draws near, He seeks to prepare them for the future. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. It is the cross which should shape our perspective (we should take up our cross daily). In John 14:21 Jesus says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." The next ministry that the Holy Spirit has with both unbelievers, as well as believers is that He has to convict all of us. They don't want to obey His words. After the resurrection, John is careful to point out, the disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord (20:20). The disciples had no idea what was about to happen. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certainly individuals for special ministries. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. You received the Spirit when you were saved, and He continues to abide in you. She would catch my eye and I knew exactly what she was trying to communicate: Come on; lets get going. He teaches us by convicting us of sin, affirming truth in our hearts, and opening our understanding to the depth of God's revealed truth. He promises to reveal truth to them through the Spirit. There is evidence of widespread dissatisfaction with life but no solution to the quest for better things. Leon Morris, Reflections on the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988), vol. The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. (1 Corinthians 3:16). Why is it, then, that we find so many joyless Christians? We will not be those through whom the gospel was defined and by whom the New Testament Scriptures were written. Time will tell. The more you saturate your mind with what you learn about Him from the Bible, the more He controls your thoughts. 5:41; 16:25). And the greatest resource of allthe Holy Spiritdwells in us and is with us forever. His next words beautifully culminate the message of comfort: "that He may be with you forever" (John 14:16). So thats what the discussion about Greek prepositions was all about. If you feel that way, it's not God's fault. If joy is sorrow which God has transformed into joy, then we must endure the sorrow to experience the joy. When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. Perhaps so; it is difficult to be certain of the physical setting at this point. D. A. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus: An Exposition of John 14-17 (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980), p. 156. First, the Holy Spirit does many things in the lives of believers. How great the joy of the disciples was when they learned that Jesus had been raised from the dead (Luke 24:41, 52).83. They were confused and greatly distraught by Jesus words. They didnt want Jesus to know they didnt understand. 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. 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. 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. As it is for a woman in childbirth, so it will be for the disciples. To live a Spirit-filled life means to yield yourself to the control of the Spirit. The Gifts of 10 The Spirit had a ministry of restraining sin and in the creation of the world. They are embarrassed at their ignorance, and they want to look good in His eyes. Once more, it is better for them that He should depart (John 16:7). In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. 30 Now we know that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. He may become confused at times, but he will always abide in Christ. And because we now see this clearly, we believe that You have truly come from God.. I wonder if this is how we view the unknowns in our life. We live at a time when we do not yet fully know all that God has in store for us and for the future. We will never know the sense of loss and defeat that the disciples did when Jesus died on the cross of Calvary. We are the benefactors of much that Jesus has foretold here, and which has subsequently come to pass. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certainly individuals for special ministries. 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. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). It is the cross which makes Jesus teachings clear. As we prayed and asked God for guidance, he has faithfully led us through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. That's not difficult to understand: I find I like people who like my children. 11. And He will reside in us permanently. Finally, God gave them a child in a miraculous way, glorifying Himself and bringing about good for Abraham and Sarah. Christian teaching is the teaching God gave through Christ and Christs apostles. His life will not be taken from Him; He will lay it down, voluntarily, and He will take it up again (John 10:14-18). In this text, Paul claims to have taught the Ephesians all the truth they needed to know. Now we get it. 32 Look, a time is comingand has comewhen you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone. Consider the inference of these words. Judasnot Judas Iscariot, but the disciple who is also called Lebbaeus and Thaddaeusspoke out: "Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?" The house was exactly what we had hoped for. If they proclaimed the gospel without knowing that the world would not understand, they might have been crushed. In Matthew 28:20 Christ says, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." God is gracious, both in what He reveals, and in what He conceals. 6 Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Is this what prompts the questions to flit around the group? Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. 4 I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable. Yet I am not alone, because my Father is with me. 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. But within the timeframe that John is writing about, the disciples are in a complete fog. There are two Greek words frequently translated "another": heteros and allos. 86 Our passage begins with an expression difficult to translate exactly. Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you (John 16:14-15). 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom. Carson forcefully defends the view that this is, indeed, what our Lord is saying: There are, however, several indications which argue strongly that the passage refers simply to Jesus departure by the death of the cross and his return by resurrection. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). The fundamentals should be clear to us, but there are many other things which we will only know clearly and completely then. We should especially be wary of those who would seek to teach us, claiming they have a full and complete grasp of Gods truth. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. 10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. (4) This interpretation fits best into the Farewell Discourse. the "different" [heteros] gospel vs. "another" [allos] gospel in Galatians 1:6-7). No doubt they did believe that Jesus had come from God. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. In point of fact the disciples did pray to Jesus, so if this refers to prayer they did not fulfill it. WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. They brought no certainty of divine help, and people were conscious that their efforts did not measure up. God can do great things through you. It is unfortunate that the translators of the King James Version used the term Ghost instead of Spirit. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. 81 The verb for ask in this text means ask for something rather than ask a question: the thought has moved on from 16:23a. The following points should be noted: (1) Only John 16:16 adds the phrase after a little while to the promise you will see me. This is not accidental. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. He indwells believers and seals them until the day of redemptionthis indicates that the Holy Spirits presence in the believer is irreversible. By future revelation, I mean revelation which claims to be Scripture and which has authority as Scripture (i.e., the Bible). He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him." 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. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. No wonder Paul is so emphatic about the sufficiency and centrality of Christ: 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not met me face to face. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. 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. Eternal life refers not just to quantityto life that goes on foreverbut more to quality. By yielding yourself totally to the Word of God and letting it permeate your life, you'll be controlled by the Spirit's desires. from) our Lord; it is the teaching concerning our Lord. The Holy Spirit was just as foreign to the stubborn, rejecting world as Jesus had been. Ephesians 5:18 says to "be filled with the Spirit." He can and will cause all things to work together for good to those who are His chosen, to those who trust in Him (see Romans 8:28). Our Lord expands the promise in verses 18-19: "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. At the end of verse 17 Jesus says, "He abides with you and will be in you" (emphases added). It was obvious that we were late, but I just could not seem to disengage Howard from the conversation. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. We will never know the bewilderment and apprehension that they did, simply because our Lords words were a puzzle to them at that moment in time. Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as the Holy One of God, who died on the cross of Calvary for your sins? Here at Grace to You Europe we take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and, as you would expect, have undertaken a significant programme of work to ensure that we are ready for this important legislative change. We should take note of the important fact that Jesus is speaking to His disciples here. 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. We are enjoined to be this or to commit ourselves to do that. Jesus promises that a time is coming when His obscure speech will be replaced by very clear teaching. He possesses intellect (John 14:26), will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and emotions (Ephesians 4:30). 23 At that time you will ask79 me nothing. Only while Jesus body lay in the tomb were the disciples overwhelmed with grief. Sometimes the biblical authors used those words interchangeably, but sometimes they used heteros to speak of another of a different kind and allos to speak of another of the same kind (e.g. It has been observed that Jesus does not tell His disciples that their sorrow will be replaced by joy, but rather that their sorrow will be turned into joy. This joy cannot be taken from them. Jesus lets His disciples know that they have not put anything over on Him, that He knows full well that they still do not understand what He is saying, or what is about to take place. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. 7:38-39 ). Through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, our Lord will continue to dwell among them, in a more intimate and permanent way. 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. If they were taught all they needed to know, then there is no need for further revelation. I tell you the solemn truth, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.80 24 Until now you have not asked81 for anything in my name. In Christian theology, the word commonly refers to the Holy Spirit and is translated as 'advocate', 'counsellor or 'helper'. He has already promised this, but here He indicates a substantial change. The Holy Spirit is not a mystical power; He is a person just as Jesus is a person. The Spirit never leaves any Christian; the true believer will never depart from the faith. He has to show us the errors of our ways and that we are all sinners in the eyes of God. Since the UK is now no longer a member of the EU, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control. In John 16:15 Jesus says, "All things that the Father has are Mine; therefore I said that He takes of Mine and will disclose it to you." To those who are obedient, the Lord extends a number of promises. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Jesus gave the disciples several key points related to the way in which He would disclose this new revelation: 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). Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, "Lord, what then has happened that You are going to disclose Yourself to us and not to the world?" It is in the light of the cross that the Scriptures become clear. It is but another one of those improvements which the disciples are about to experience in the future, because of His going away. To deny the accuracy or the integrity of the Bible is to deny this crucial aspect of the Spirit's ministry. Jesus withheld information from His disciples for their own good. A. M. Hunter speaks of that radiant optimism which began with the coming of Christ and which fills the pages of the New Testament from the four Gospels to the Revelation of St. John the Divine. William G. Morrice has a book entitled Joy in the New Testament, in which he examines twenty-four words the New Testament writers used to convey this sense of joy, words that occur a total of 326 times. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. 3, p. 549. Christian joy is not to be found in having everything youve ever wanted. He took death and the fear and bondage it produces and defeated it on the cross (see Hebrews 2:14-15). In your darkest moments, when life makes no sense, and you have no idea what God is doing, you can rest in the simple fact that God is infinitely good, infinitely loving, and infinitely powerful. Log In I believe that Jesus is telling His disciples that when the Holy Spirit comes, He will enable the disciples to understand the events surrounding His death, resurrection, and ascension. 9 For if there was glory in the ministry that produced condemnation, how much more does the ministry that produces righteousness excel in glory! The Father loves anyone who loves His Son. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the Spirit on a continual basis. WebThe work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differed somewhat from His work in the New Testament. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) The way to do that is to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you" (Colossians 3:16). 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 did not expect them to understand. The cross of Christ is what removes the veil of blindness from the eyes of unbelieving Jews, and Gentiles too. Why does a Christian continue in Christ and not follow after cults and false doctrine? 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. Jesus commands them to pray in His name, assured that they will receive what they have requested, and in so doing, their joy will be made complete. Jesus said, "The world cannot receive [the Spirit of truth], because it does not see Him or know Him" (v. 17). Jesus has much more to say to them, but this is not the time to do so. "All things" is used here in a relative sense. It is also apparent that a number of the New Testament books were not written by one of these apostles, but by other New Testament apostles (e.g., Mark, Luke, Acts, Pauls Epistles). Being filled with the Spirit and letting the Word dwell in you are synonymous because they produce the same results: a song in your heart, a thankful attitude, and loving relationships at home and at work (Ephesians 5:196:9; Colossians 3:164:1). Second, we know that the church will face many temptations and trials, and that our faithfulness will be tested and rewarded (see chapters 2 and 3, for example). In Christian theology, the word commonly refers to the Holy Spirit and is translated as 'advocate', 'counsellor or 'helper'. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). 3, p. 555. At last, they are rid of Jesus, or so it appears. Our joy is in the Lord, in His salvation, and His working in the lives of others (Acts 15:3; Romans 15:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; 1 John 1:4; 3 John 4). No wonder our Lord could say, Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. 19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. To whom are they made? This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. Of course, He was speaking of His crucifixion, death, resurrection, and return to the Father in heaven. But beyond that, He promised, "I will come to you." What a blessing it is for a woman to be able to bear a child and, what a pain! These benefits are the fruit of our Lords coming and leaving. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) 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). WebParaclete. It is not getting worse for the disciples, as they fear; it is getting better and better. They don't love Him. 1 Samuel 16:13-14; Ps. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. (v. 22). WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. Not only would the Holy Spirit come to dwell with them, but also He would never leave. But what is clear to us in retrospect was not at all clear to the disciples in prospect. 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. After our Lords resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit, the disciples will no longer need to question our Lord about the meaning of His words and the events which are taking place. To let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly is to be preoccupied with the presence of Christ. On the one hand, Scripture makes clear how we are to live, act, think, and speak. But when they see Him again, raised from the dead, then they will not ask Him anything (16:23), because they will not need to. A further observation should be noted. Let me illustrate what I am saying by calling your attention to the Book of Revelation. The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written (John 21:24-25). 79 The verb here means ask a question rather than ask for something. In that day, once Jesus has risen from the dead and the Holy Spirit has been bequeathed, they will no longer need to ask the questions with which they ply Jesus and demonstrate their profound confusion. We had no earthly idea what Howard Prier really had in mind. He is speaking in vague terms so that they will not understand immediately, but also in order that they will understand in the future. Is this not enough to know from the Book of Revelation, even if the details of that book perplex us? Is this promise of our Lords presence, of answered prayers, and of permanent joy not ours, as well as the disciples who first heard Jesus speak of it? We have a supernatural Helper, not just with but in every one of us who believes. 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. Help Grace to You bring important resources like this to people in your community and beyond, free of charge. For generations people have had the idea that the Holy Spirit is an apparition, something like Casper the Friendly Ghost, the 1950s and 60s comic book and cartoon character! Mr. Prier and his wife Ann were there, a little late as well. That happens when you yield every aspect of your life to the Spirit's control. WebParaclete. Though the disciples will experience great sorrow for the next few days, their hearts will rejoice when they see Jesus once again. 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). We know that He will sustain us through our times of trial and tribulation, just as we know that He will bring us to glory. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. The Spirit came and dwelt within the disciples, teaching them all about Christ, as John 14:26 says He would. It seems more likely that we should take the verb in its more usual sense of asking a question. There's not a soul in the world who wants Jesus Christ to the point of loving obedience who doesn't receive Him (cf. 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. Jeannette and the girls were out in the hall, eager to get home. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. But Jesus' promise extended beyond that. Neither will we experience the relief and joy at seeing Jesus, raised from the dead (John 20:20). Our joy is in the abasement of self, in the exaltation of Jesus Christ (see John 3:29), and in sacrificial service (Philippians 2:17). The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). Once having come to the cross by faith in Jesus Christ, we must always stay near the cross. They all are tied to the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, Teacher, and Helper who would minister to the disciples when Jesus left. They fall into the category of things that have been accomplished on our behalf without effort on our part. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. Once we realized it was all a part of a ploy so that we would be delayed and our friends could surprise us, we understood everything. From now on the Holy Spirit would not just assist them but be in them. 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