5:3; Col. 1:24; etc.). Christian teaching is the teaching God gave through Christ and Christs apostles. So Jesus told His disciples that when the Holy Spirit came, the world would not accept the message any more than it did from Him. 3, p. 549. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. The events of the next few hours will prove this, for virtually every one of them will abandon Him. Those who know it all do not need to learn any more, they think. That could be His way of saying, "I am sending you One of exactly the same essence as Me." We are enjoined to be this or to commit ourselves to do that. As it is for a woman in childbirth, so it will be for the disciples. There is a very significant difference. 12 I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. Allos is the word Jesus used to describe the Holy Spirit: "another [allos] Helper." 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. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. He said He would leave, then come back and be with us as long as we live, and throughout eternity. 32 Look, a time is comingand has comewhen you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone. Instead, they spoke among themselves. What the Lord promised in Ezekiel 37:14 would come to pass: "I will put My Spirit within you and you will come to life.". (2) The picture of the disciples weeping and mourning while the world rejoices (16:20) fits only the period during which Jesus is in the grave. I was on my way out of the church when Howard Prier, a highly respected elder, stopped me in the hallway. He led me into the sound and tape room, off the main hall, and then proceeded to ask me what I thought of a certain Greek preposition in a particular text. The revelation which is promised is that truth which has come from the Father, to the Son, and through the Spirit. As soon as the disciples received the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, they began to understand. The power is in you; it just needs to be released. Only while Jesus body lay in the tomb were the disciples overwhelmed with grief. As you've probably experienced many times, He often brings to mind appropriate verses and truths from Scripture at just the night moment. In point of fact the disciples did pray to Jesus, so if this refers to prayer they did not fulfill it. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. Those whom God chose wrote it all down, resulting in the Word of God as we have it today. 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. 82 The disciples found themselves struggling to grasp what these words meant, not unlike the way we struggle to understand prophecies of things to come for us. 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 will, however, be constantly asking Him to provide for their every need. 3, p. 557. 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. He knows that they are mystified about all that He has been saying to them about the future. You can see that verses 25-33 are an interchange between Jesus and His disciples. 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." It was not universal nor was it permanent. Ephesians 5:18 says to "be filled with the Spirit." At last, they are rid of Jesus, or so it appears. To whom are they made? Then I realized that with all the promises Jesus was giving them, they might have succumbed to overconfidence. In Christian theology, the word commonly refers to the Holy Spirit and is translated as 'advocate', 'counsellor or 'helper'. (It even had a fireplace. It appeared that Howard was keeping us from something we really wanted, but in truth he was preparing us for something even better (they surprised us with a new refrigerator). In the world you have trouble and suffering; but have courage, I have conquered the world.. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. Jesus withheld information from His disciples for their own good. We learn that Christ and the Holy Spirit are continually interceding on our behalf. It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away. This passage teaches us that those things which are most perplexing, and even most distressing, are often the things which God transforms into His richest blessings. Learn more about the third person of the Holy Trinity and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. 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. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. 2023 Grace to You. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). They were confused and greatly distraught by Jesus words. Now they would have another HelperOne exactly like Jesusto minister to them as He had. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). It was not universal nor was it permanent. 86 Our passage begins with an expression difficult to translate exactly. 5:41; 16:25). First, they speak of blessings which are future for the disciples, but which are present for us. 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. 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. 51:11). ), but most of the teaching will be done by the Holy Spirit, after our Lords departure. These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. That does not mean He imparts to us some kind of omniscience. 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. 4 I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable. It is important for us to keep a firm hold on the truth that the definitive revelation has been given in Scripture. 25 And now I know that none of you among whom I went around proclaiming the kingdom will see me again. Registered User Jesus assures them that when they make their requests in His name, the Father will provide for them, and in this they will experience an even greater joy than they have known up to this point in time. 26 At that time you will ask in my name, and I do not say that I will ask the Father on your behalf. from) our Lord; it is the teaching concerning our Lord. (It even had a fireplace. He has already promised this, but here He indicates a substantial change. In verse 24 Jesus says, "He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine, but the Father's who sent Me." To understand the distinction is to get a grip on the basics of our faith. 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? Why do the Scriptures contain many prophecies which we do not understand at the time? In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certainly individuals for special ministries. It is thus our Lords teaching. We will never know the sense of loss and defeat that the disciples did when Jesus died on the cross of Calvary. God can do great things through you. The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. It is the view from the cross which brings everything else into focus. 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. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. The cross is the test of orthodoxy. And He was right. The way to do that is to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you" (Colossians 3:16). 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). In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certainly individuals for special ministries. All believers have two paracletes: the Spirit of God within us and the Son of God in heaven. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. It was these suffering saints who experienced Gods gracious hand, and many of them came to saving faith. The King James Version translates it "Comforter," which is one of its meanings. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. He does not make a general statement, that new truth will be revealed to an indefinite number of people, over an indefinite period of time.74 He informs them that He will reveal His truth to them. He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's Jeannette and the girls were out in the hall, eager to get home. While Jesus will be physically absent, the Holy Spirit will be present among and within them. 1 John 3:2). He did not expect them to understand. We dont need to know the details of what He has for us in the future. Jesus gave the disciples several key points related to the way in which He would disclose this new revelation: WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. He is the Truth. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. You will see how this tribulation of mine was purposed to bring about great blessing for you. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. First and foremost, our joy is knowing for certain that Jesus is alive, risen from the dead (see Matthew 28:8; Luke 24:41, 52). I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Our Lord expands the promise in verses 18-19: "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. He assures us that Christ really exists. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. 19 Moreover, we possess the prophetic word as an altogether reliable thing. 20 You know that I did not hold back from proclaiming to you anything that would be helpful, and from teaching you publicly and from house to house, 21 testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus. Joy is not a minor part of New Testament Christianity but something that runs through and through the whole. 76 Leon Morris, Reflections on the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988), vol. How and why would they not see Jesus? That's why Jesus said, "In that day you will know," a reference to the day of Pentecost. We are able to read these words of our Lord in the light of their fulfillment. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. There's not a soul in the world who wants Jesus Christ to the point of loving obedience who doesn't receive Him (cf. Many wish to have joy, but they want to have it without sorrow. They will enjoy a fullness of understanding which will swallow up their present confusion in joyful comprehension. D. A. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus: An Exposition of John 14-17 (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980), p. 162. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). They are now encouraged to do so. 75 It is self-evident that more than the twelve were known as apostles in the New Testament. Quite clearly Jesus means his followers to take prayer with much greater seriousness than we often do. Leon Morris, Reflections on the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988), vol. First, Jesus is in heaven, exalted and glorified, and magnificent, so that one like John, who used to recline on His breast, falls before Him as a dead man (Revelation 1:17). 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. 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. To convict is to reprove, or to show someones error. Youre no longer speaking in riddles, but plainly. with His presence and power. We should also see from our text an example of the fact that God reveals truth to us progressively. 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. That's why sin is so out of place in the believer's life. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. The disciples had been asking quite a lot of questions in the Upper Room, but the resurrection would answer so many of them that they would be in a completely new situation. Leon Morris, Reflections on the Gospel of John (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988), vol. 10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians. The Greek word translated "Helper" (parakletos) literally means "one who is called alongside." He possesses intellect (John 14:26), will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and emotions (Ephesians 4:30). People in the world don't want Christ. On the one hand, Scripture makes clear how we are to live, act, think, and speak. If they proclaimed the gospel without knowing that the world would not understand, they might have been crushed. And the greatest resource of allthe Holy Spiritdwells in us and is with us forever. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. They will experience great sorrow because of the death of Jesus, but they will see Him again, raised from the dead. 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. It appears to me that they have left, immediately after the question and answer discussion of chapters 13 and 14: Get up, let us go from here (John 14:31b). 74 In 1 Corinthians 2, Paul speaks of the ministry of the Holy Spirit, whereby He enables Christians to understand spiritual truth, but this is not the same as having the ability to reveal truth which is regarded as Scripture. Time will tell. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. Once the disciples see Jesus, raised from the dead, their sorrow turns to joy. No one seemed willing to address their questions to Jesus. In verses 25-28, Jesus makes His disciples a very encouraging promise. Christian joy is not to be found in having everything youve ever wanted. Because of the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. Acts attests that the early Christians after Pentecost experienced great joy (Acts 13:52; cf. The Father loves anyone who loves His Son. At that time, whatever they ask84 the Father in the name of the Son will be given to them. 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." How and when would they see Jesus after a little while? 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. 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. The Spirit never leaves any Christian; the true believer will never depart from the faith. And what they think they do understand, they dont. Now, however, in anticipation of that completed work, they are invited to ask the Father for thingsto ask in Jesus name. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus: An Exposition of John 14-17, pp. I am sure all the disciples were dumbfounded at that point. What a blessing it is for a woman to be able to bear a child and, what a pain! He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. Jesus said, "The world cannot receive [the Spirit of truth], because it does not see Him or know Him" (v. 17). Other philosophies and the religions of the day were little better. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. WebThe promise of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of all that Jesus said to comfort those eleven troubled men. At Jesus' baptism, the Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. Guest. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. This will be even further basis for praising Him. 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." WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. How does the promise that the Holy Spirit will instruct us and bring all things to our memory apply today? I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) But the real stress lies on the phrase in my name. Of course, the disciples could not yet have asked for things in Jesus name: the mediatorial role of Christ in this regard turns on his cross-work. 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. In the Old Testament, we see different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the Spirit on a continual basis. As we prayed and asked God for guidance, he has faithfully led us through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. 3, p. 546. He will do so because of the Sons coming to this earth (to die for our sins) and because He has returned to the Father. When the academic minds of Jesus' day came to their conclusion about who He was, their pronouncement was that He was from the devil (Matthew 12:24). They were concerned with our Lords departure, as He had spoken of it to them. This message is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified (Acts 20:18-21, 25-32). Let me illustrate what I am saying by calling your attention to the Book of Revelation. There is a short time of pain, but that very pain is transformed into eternal joy. However Jesus assured them that they would not be left to fend for themselves; they would have a supernatural Helper. 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. The Cross And Christian Distinctiveness (1 Peter 2:1-10), That You Might Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John. 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. He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's 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. In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. 27 For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. They didnt want to look bad. 30 Even from among your own group men will arise, teaching perversions of the truth to draw the disciples away after them. After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me." 17 For our momentary light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 18 because we are not looking at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). It will seem like their hour of triumph. If you feel that way, it's not God's fault. We, too, see through a glass darkly (1 Corinthians 13:12), but then we will know (cf. You do well if you pay attention to this as you would to a light shining in a murky place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. No wonder our Lord could say, Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. They will soon look back and recall that the very things that had happened to them were the things Jesus foretold. That abiding presence is the source of eternal life. The power is within youall you need to do is turn on the ignition switch! We know that this does not mean that He will reveal all knowledge. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. They were completely perplexed about what Jesus was telling them. Jesus had been the disciples' helper for three years. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). Jesus promises to reveal all truth to the apostles. It is this aspect of the Christian way that comes before us in the passage that forms our present study. Morris, vol. with His presence and power. Jesus added, "Because I live, you will live also" (v. 19). You will then see that all things are under My control. Is this what prompts the questions to flit around the group? This is the way it was with the disciples of our Lord as well. 33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. Is this not clear to Peter in Acts 2 and afterward? WebParaclete. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. Click here to purchase this as a booklet. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. God delights in transforming those things which seem most threatening, most unpleasant, and most dreaded, into blessings. Consider the inference of these words. 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. The Greek word translated "another" may provide a helpful clue in understanding Jesus' meaning in John 14. The possession of the Holy Spirit by the believer was not permanent in every case. The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? At that time, they will ask in His name, and their petitions will be granted. Together these promises constitute a legacy left by our Lord to all who love Him. In the New Testament He is also called that and the Spirit of Christ. He has, in fact, been telling them that they would not understand what He was saying to them, not now anyway. The Father will personally attend to the prayers of Jesus disciples, because of His love for them, a love which is the same as His love for the Son (14:23; 17:26). We should take note of the important fact that Jesus is speaking to His disciples here. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. I think that it is. WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. Related Topics: Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 14 He has destroyed what was against us, a certificate of indebtedness expressed in decrees opposed to us. What incredible blessings Jesus promises His disciples! 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. After clicking 'Register', you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. First John 2:1 says, "If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." Suddenly, it all became very clear to us. Those who would turn us from the cross of Christ are false teachers, who should be avoided (see 1 Corinthians 1; Colossians 1 & 2). I wonder if this is how we view the unknowns in our life. It would appear that this took place as the disciples wound their way through the narrow streets of Jerusalem, on their way to the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane. For them, at that moment, the cross was still future. He reasoned that if he and the other disciples could see Jesus, everyone else should be able to as well. WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. Jesus illustrated that union by comparing it with His relationship to the Father: "In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you" (John 14:20). In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. We are one with God and Christ. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. No wonder the disciples could not yet grasp what Jesus was saying about the future. Jesus made a comment about the future, which His disciples found impossible to understand: In a little while you will see me no longer; again after a little while, you will see me (verse 16). Indeed it is used in Mark 16:10 for the disciples, who wept over the death of our Lord. in 1971. Verse 26 says that the Spirit teaches "all things." We had no earthly idea what Howard Prier really had in mind. As we prayed and asked God for guidance, he has faithfully led us through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Joy is not the lack of want,85 but rather in having needs so great that only God can fill them, and then in seeing Him provide for us in response to our prayers. I think one can also say, All false teaching is either Christ plus, or Christ minus. Paul would say, True teaching is Christ only.77. 32 And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. WebThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 16:4b-15 Introduction. The verb tell here is elsewhere (John 4:25) rendered explain by the NIV. He has to show us the errors of our ways and that we are all sinners in the eyes of God. Fourth, we know that our Lord is in complete control of every event in the future, and that in the end He will put away sin and Satan and death for all time. The NAB reflects the distinction in these verbs and their meaning by this rendering: In that day you will not question Me about anything. We do not understand what he is talking about. 19 Jesus could see that they wanted to ask him about these things, so he said to them, Are you asking each other about thisthat I said, In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me? How could the omniscience (all-knowing) of God be revealed to men? 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? 20 I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy. Allow me to point out one more observation. They don't love Him. The point Jesus was making to Thaddaeus is that He would manifest Himself in a spiritual sense. He may become confused at times, but he will always abide in Christ. Every Christian is packed with powerthe Holy Spirit. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. 4 Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire (2 Peter 1:3-4). 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