Help Grace to You bring important resources like this to people in your community and beyond, free of charge. There's not a soul in the world who wants Jesus Christ to the point of loving obedience who doesn't receive Him (cf. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. They have not yet petitioned the Father for their needs in the name of Jesus Christ. 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). When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. As these prophecies are fulfilled and we look back on our Lords words, we will see that He has done just as He said He would. We know that what is yet to happen is not only for His glory, but for our good. Now they would have another HelperOne exactly like Jesusto minister to them as He had. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. We, too, see through a glass darkly (1 Corinthians 13:12), but then we will know (cf. 10 The Spirit had a ministry of restraining sin and in the creation of the world. This will turn their sorrow into everlasting joy, a joy that no one will ever be able take away from them. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. 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. So it is with suffering and sorrow in the lives of our Lords disciples. How different it should be for us, looking ahead from the cross and the empty tomb! (It even had a fireplace. A further observation should be noted. 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. 1 Samuel 16:13-14; Ps. The disciples were concerned because Jesus was going away, where they could not follow. Why is it, then, that we find so many joyless Christians? 11. 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. 3, p. 554. Web473 pisodes. He has spoken to them about the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the world (verses 8-11); now He speaks of the Spirits ministry to His disciples (16:12ff.). He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. He wanted to engage me in a discussion, and I was not about to refuse. It is this aspect of the Christian way that comes before us in the passage that forms our present study. Morris, vol. In the New Testament He is also called that and the Spirit of Christ. At least they honestly admitted their ignorance. This is why, in our church, we observe the Lords Table weekly. There is a short time of pain, but that very pain is transformed into eternal joy. How different it will soon be for them, as they look back from the cross and the empty tomb. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. It is by means of the cross that Jesus saved us. It is important for us to keep a firm hold on the truth that the definitive revelation has been given in Scripture. To understand the distinction is to get a grip on the basics of our faith. They have only told Him that they understand, and because of this, they wont need to question Him further. At that time, whatever they ask84 the Father in the name of the Son will be given to them. They didnt want to admit their ignorance. It was not universal nor was it permanent. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. It speaks of "all things that pertain to life and godliness" (2 Peter 1:3, New King James Version). Few things are as important for an understanding of Christianity (and few things are as little noticed) as the recognition that the note of joy runs right through the New Testament. 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. 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. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. They need only to teach, and not to be taught. 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. 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). 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. Those who were to be regarded as true apostles were accredited by the signs of a true apostle: 1 Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. But within the timeframe that John is writing about, the disciples are in a complete fog. in 1971. 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. 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. 10 The Spirit had a ministry of restraining sin and in the creation of the world. WebThe work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differed somewhat from His work in the New Testament. 83 Some dispute the interpretation that Jesus is speaking of the disciples sorrow and their joy as being related to our Lords imminent death and resurrection. When false teachers come, they seek to turn us from Christ, and to the degree that they are able to do this, they rob us of our hope, our joy, our love, and all that comes from 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." 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. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. 32 And now I entrust you to God and to the message of his grace. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. We were a bit distressed, to say the least, when we finally arrived home. Soon, they will weep and wail, while the world will rejoice. It is His joy that we are to pursue (see John 15:11). 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. People in the world don't want Christ. They will experience great sorrow because of the death of Jesus, but they will see Him again, raised from the dead. 12 I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. also 15:7). The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. We will not be those through whom the gospel was defined and by whom the New Testament Scriptures were written. In the world you have trouble and suffering; but have courage, I have conquered the world.. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). WebThe work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differed somewhat from His work in the New Testament. 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). Okay, its all clear to us now. However Jesus assured them that they would not be left to fend for themselves; they would have a supernatural Helper. The King James Version translates it "Comforter," which is one of its meanings. As we read the things which Jesus told His disciples, it all makes sense to us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). They fall into the category of things that have been accomplished on our behalf without effort on our part. You see, while we had been planning a gathering for our friends, these same friends had been planning a celebration for us. 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. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Jesus withheld information from His disciples for their own good. Peters words also imply a completeness concerning that which our Lord will reveal to and through His apostles: 3 I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. 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. No doubt they did believe that Jesus had come from God. The curse of death which came because of Adams sin became the cure when Jesus Christ, the last Adam, died in the sinners place. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. 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. 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. First, the Holy Spirit does many things in the lives of believers. It is the cross which makes Jesus teachings clear. They did not understand what He was talking about, and what they thought they understood, they did not like. 33 I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. Enter your email address and we will send you instructions on how to reset your password. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. They didnt want to look bad. The more you saturate your mind with what you learn about Him from the Bible, the more He controls your thoughts. And what they think they do understand, they dont. WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. This is not the joy that the world seeks. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. What a blessing it is for a woman to be able to bear a child and, what a pain! Allow me to point out one more observation. We are concerned about our Lords return, as He has described it as well, in His Word. 15 But until this very day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their minds; 16 but whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. He indwells believers and seals them until the day of redemptionthis indicates that the Holy Spirits presence in the believer is irreversible. 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). 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. 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. WebThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 16:4b-15 Introduction. It is not getting worse for the disciples, as they fear; it is getting better and better. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. 15 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.. We cannot miss Jesus' clear statement here that the proof of genuine love for Him is obedience to His commands (a subject I explain in great depth in my book The Gospel According to Jesus [Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1988, 1994]). 20 Above all, you do well if you recognize this: no prophecy of scripture ever comes about by the prophets own imagination, 21 for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God (2 Peter 1:16-21). Paul, quoting the prophet Isaiah, wrote, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Corinthians 2:9). 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). He has to show us the errors of our ways and that we are all sinners in the eyes of God. 11. 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 can understand what completely confused the disciples. No one seemed willing to address their questions to Jesus. Jesus had spoken only the Father's words, but thedisciples always had trouble understanding Him during His earthly ministry. Consider the inference of these words. At last, they are rid of Jesus, or so it appears. 2 For if the message spoken through angels proved to be so firm that every violation or disobedience received its just penalty, 3 how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? Eternal life refers not just to quantityto life that goes on foreverbut more to quality. 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. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. 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. 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. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. 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. We must always, daily, come back to the cross. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. How does the promise that the Holy Spirit will instruct us and bring all things to our memory apply today? 10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians. 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). How and when would they see Jesus after a little while? The simple fact is that no matter what they profess to grasp, they cannot and do not understand what Jesus has been telling them. The Upper Room Discourse contains a significant portion of our Lords preparatory teaching. We need only to trust in Him who is in control of the past, the present, and the future. Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted (Matthew 5:3-4). That does not mean He imparts to us some kind of omniscience. This is the subject of verses 13-16. 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). But the strong expression you will ask me nothing is against this. 85 It may occur to someone that in Psalm 23:1 the psalmist says, The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. We must surely see that this is no blank check, assuring us that we can have whatever we want (athough Asaph at one time wrongly supposed sosee Psalm 73), whatever we ask for (see James 4:2-3 here), but rather we will never lack anything we truly need, anything which is for our good and His glory. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. The cross is the test of orthodoxy. Why did Jesus tell the disciples things that they could not understand at the moment? 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. Most of Jesus' final discourse to His disciples consists not of commandments they were responsible to obey, but of promises He would fulfill on their behalf. At Jesus' baptism, the Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. 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. 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." 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. From now on the Holy Spirit would not just assist them but be in them. The verb tell here is elsewhere (John 4:25) rendered explain by the NIV. How can He manifest Himself to someone who is disobedient? They have not told Him what they think He has just said, so that He can confirm the accuracy of their interpretations. We will never know the sense of loss and defeat that the disciples did when Jesus died on the cross of Calvary. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. 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. Finally, God gave them a child in a miraculous way, glorifying Himself and bringing about good for Abraham and Sarah. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. 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. 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. 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. The essence of spiritual life is walking with God, sensing the Holy Spirit in your life, communing with Christ, and participating in the spiritual realm. We should be admonished by the puffed up claims of the disciples. 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. 86 Our passage begins with an expression difficult to translate exactly. WebThe promise of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of all that Jesus said to comfort those eleven troubled men. Jesus departure and subsequent return at the parousia have already been treated, as also has his return by the Spirit; but so far Jesus has said nothing unambiguous about the three-day departure into death. D. A. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus, p. 158. They don't love Him. 18 And we all, with unveiled faces reflecting the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another, which is from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:7-17, emphasis mine). His promise is that He will never leave them nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5). 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. They want His approval, and at the same time, they want Him to think they understand everything He is saying so that He wont be frustrated by their confusion. He is the Truth. After the cross, the disciples understood what Jesus mission was all about. We are enjoined to be this or to commit ourselves to do that. The disciples claimed to fully understand Jesus, His ministry, and His message. 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." 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 difference in the New Testament is that the Holy Spirit now operates through the body of Christ and not just through some selected people. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. WebThe promise of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of all that Jesus said to comfort those eleven troubled men. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. 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. Nothing cantake the place of the Holy Spirit's work in the life of the believer. Nevertheless, while we are not apostles as these men were to become, we are His disciples, and thus this text applies to us as well. When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. Guest. And the greatest resource of allthe Holy Spiritdwells in us and is with us forever. To let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly is to be preoccupied with the presence of Christ. It is but another one of those improvements which the disciples are about to experience in the future, because of His going away. We can think of this ministry under two major headings: salvation and gifting. However Jesus assured them that they would not be left to fend for themselves; they would have a supernatural Helper. He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. Those whom God chose wrote it all down, resulting in the Word of God as we have it today. These benefits are the fruit of our Lords coming and leaving. All believers have two paracletes: the Spirit of God within us and the Son of God in heaven. At this same period of time, the unbelievers (the world) who have crucified Jesus will rejoice over His death. 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. They all say the same thing: "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments, and I will manifest Myself to you." It is the view from the cross which brings everything else into focus. Some Christians feel they are lacking in power. They are embarrassed at their ignorance, and they want to look good in His eyes. An unbeliever cannot get saved unless they are first convicted by the Holy Spirit. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. I would suggest it may be because we are looking for joy in all the wrong places. 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). Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you (emphasis mine). Jesus had been the disciples' helper for three years. 11 For if what was fading away came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory. 549-550. 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. 16 In a little while you will see me no longer; again after a little while, you will see me. 17 Then some of his disciples said to one another, What is the meaning of what he is saying, In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me, and, because I am going to the Father? 18 So they kept on repeating, What is the meaning of what he says, In a little while? And when these traumatic days pass and the words of our Lord come to pass, then they will be greatly strengthened in their faith, and empowered to live courageously in a hostile world, knowing that Christ has won the victory over the world. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. Far from it, their lot was often a very hard one indeed. WebParaclete. 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. We sent you an email. Suddenly, it all became very clear to us. Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as the Holy One of God, who died on the cross of Calvary for your sins? On the one hand, Scripture makes clear how we are to live, act, think, and speak. 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. In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in 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. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. Not only would the Holy Spirit come to dwell with them, but also He would never leave. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. (v. 22). If you feel that way, it's not God's fault. 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. By yielding yourself totally to the Word of God and letting it permeate your life, you'll be controlled by the Spirit's desires. Related Topics: Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Paraphrased, the disciples seem to be saying: Why didnt you say so sooner? This joy cannot be taken from them. Since their joy is in Him and He will never leave them, no one will ever be able to rob them of their joy in Him. Third, we know that a time of great satanic activity and resistance is coming, when saints will undergo suffering unlike anything the people of God have ever experienced before. 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. You received the Spirit when you were saved, and He continues to abide in you. They were concerned with our Lords departure, as He had spoken of it to them. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the Spirit on a continual basis. The words of Paul seem to support this conclusion as well: 18 When they arrived, he said to them, You yourselves know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I set foot in Asia, 19 serving the Lord with all humility and with tears, and with the trials that happened to me because of the plots of the Jews. In Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost, the unbelievers who witnessed the miraculous manifestation thought the disciples were drunk. In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. Our Lords words of instruction and comfort to His disciples apply to us on at least two levels. 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