The Work of the Holy Spirit. (John 16: 7-15)

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Study Notes: "The Work of the Holy Spirit" (John 16:7-15)

Introduction

• Transformative Life with Christ: Emphasizes the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus Christ, leading to love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, humility, and self-control.
• Eternal Impact: Highlights the eternal life and peace promised with Christ, countering nihilism and providing a purposeful life.

Context of John 16:7-15

• Preparation for Departure: Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, introducing them to the Holy Spirit.
• Promise of the Holy Spirit: Jesus explains it is beneficial for Him to leave so that the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, can come.

Key Verses (John 16:7-15)

• Advocate's Role:
  • Verse 7: Jesus' departure allows the Holy Spirit to come.
  • Verse 8: The Holy Spirit will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment.
  • Verses 9-11: Details on conviction—sin (unbelief), righteousness (Jesus' ascension), and judgment (Satan's defeat).
  • Verses 12-13: The Holy Spirit guides into all truth and reveals future events.
  • Verses 14-15: The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus and shares divine truths with believers.

The Holy Spirit's Work

• Convicting the World:
  • Sin: Convicts people of their sin to lead them to faith in Christ.
  • Righteousness: Reveals true righteousness in Jesus’ absence.
  • Judgment: Declares the defeat of Satan and the impending judgment.
• Guidance for Believers:
  • Into All Truth: Leads believers into comprehensive spiritual truth.
  • Future Revelations: Discloses future events, particularly concerning the Church.
  • Glorifying Jesus: Exalts Jesus by revealing His truths to believers.

Practical Implications

• Evangelistic Empowerment: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness effectively.
• Divine Guidance: Believers receive continuous guidance and truth from the Holy Spirit.

Progressive Revelation

• Understanding Over Time: Revelation is progressive; believers grow in understanding as they mature spiritually.
• Word + Spirit: God's truth extends beyond theological knowledge to all areas of life.
• Living Revelation: Jesus' revelation continues through the Holy Spirit’s work in believers.

Personal Application

• Closer Relationship with Jesus: The closer believers are to Jesus, the more they understand His teachings and purposes.
• Living Out the Truth: Embrace the Holy Spirit’s guidance to live a life that glorifies Jesus.

Conclusion

• The Holy Spirit’s Role: Essential in guiding, revealing truth, and glorifying Jesus.
• Believers' Responsibility: To accept Jesus as Lord and allow the Holy Spir

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