26 At that time you will ask in my name, and I do not say that I will ask the Father on your behalf. WebParaclete. 31 Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears. 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. Leon Morris therefore issues a sober warning: Believers should be very careful here, for from time to time through the history of the Christian church, people have arisen who have said that they had new revelations and they have led people astray. It seems clear to me that the apostles, through whom the New Testament Scriptures were given, were viewed as a distinct group, confined to New Testament times. 1 John 3:2). WebThe work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament differed somewhat from His work in the New Testament. Enter your email address and we will send you instructions on how to reset your password. with His presence and power. Penny Noyes Author. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. WebThe promise of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of all that Jesus said to comfort those eleven troubled men. 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. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. 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.". There is a time coming, coming very soon, when you will all abandon Me and scatter, hiding out in your own homes. Prior to receiving the Holy Spirit, the apostles were powerless to carry out Christ's unfinished work. (v. 22). We begin to get the idea that this is an important concept. They thought they were losing Him, but in truth they were gaining Him. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). 10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians. Notice what they are saying here. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. Notice that the Spirit is called "the Spirit of truth" in John 14:17. This is not the joy that the world seeks. Yet I am not alone, because my Father is with me. 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. 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. 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. John 1:12-13). We need only to trust in Him who is in control of the past, the present, and the future. They did not understand what He was talking about, and what they thought they understood, they did not like. 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 Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). Accordingly, we have updated our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions in order to comply with GDPR. 75 It is self-evident that more than the twelve were known as apostles in the New Testament. The disciples claimed to fully understand Jesus, His ministry, and His message. 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. There's no such thing as a Christian who doesn't possess the indwelling Christ (Romans 8:9). The Father loves anyone who loves His Son. And since the words Jesus spoke came from the Father, the world doesn't want Him either. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. There are two Greek words frequently translated "another": heteros and allos. The Gifts of And He will reside in us permanently. The things which the Spirit teaches them are the things which Jesus will be teaching them. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. We know that what is yet to happen is not only for His glory, but for our good. 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. Click here to purchase this as a booklet. They brought no certainty of divine help, and people were conscious that their efforts did not measure up. He is the Truth. 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). And the greatest resource of allthe Holy Spiritdwells in us and is with us forever. When they petition the Father in the name of the Son, they will not merely receive the answer to their prayers through the Son. 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. Guest. (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. But we can identify with the disciples in this sense: there are things yet future for us, which are declared in Scripture, but which we do not fully understand. He was guaranteeing that He would rise from the dead. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). 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. I am sure all the disciples were dumbfounded at that point. That's a wonderful promise every believer has. The revelation which our Lord promises the apostles is not only from Christ, it is Christ-centered: He will glorify me, because he 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]). 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. We are one with God and Christ. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. We need to exercise caution in the application of this passage because it applies directly to the eleven disciples, and indirectly to us. In addition, the Spirit revealed new truth to them. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. There is a short time of pain, but that very pain is transformed into eternal joy. Web473 pisodes. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. The next ministry that the Holy Spirit has with both unbelievers, as well as believers is that He has to convict all of us. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? He wasn't sending just any helper, but One exactly like Himself with the same compassion, the same attributes of deity, and the same love for them. ), and which draw mens focus away from Christ (1 Corinthians 1:22-31; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 2:18-25). It is the cross which should shape our perspective (we should take up our cross daily). They will soon look back and recall that the very things that had happened to them were the things Jesus foretold. All I could think of on the way home was that some of our friends were waiting at our house, wondering where we were. He knows that they are mystified about all that He has been saying to them about the future. 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. Jeannette and I now looked upon that discussion and our delay in an entirely different light. 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. 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). 24 And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works, 25 not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near (Hebrews 10:19-25). This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. Jesus didn't tell the disciples He would come back and leave again. First John 2:1 says, "If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." Apparently he thought Jesus would physically manifest Himself and the Father. 11 For if what was fading away came with glory, how much more has what remains come in glory. And what they think they do understand, they dont. Now we get it. 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. At last, they are rid of Jesus, or so it appears. But the strong expression you will ask me nothing is against this. We can think of this ministry under two major headings: salvation and gifting. 7:38-39 ). They have only told Him that they understand, and because of this, they wont need to question Him further. I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you. 11. 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. The way to do that is to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you" (Colossians 3:16). What incredible blessings Jesus promises His disciples! 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? We are the benefactors of much that Jesus has foretold here, and which has subsequently come to pass. 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. 7:38-39 ). Then I realized that with all the promises Jesus was giving them, they might have succumbed to overconfidence. He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. He indwells believers and seals them until the day of redemptionthis indicates that the Holy Spirits presence in the believer is irreversible. It was not that the early Christians had it easy. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom. 32 Look, a time is comingand has comewhen you will be scattered, each one to his own home, and I will be left alone. Some people think they have to search for the Holy Spirit, but He dwells in every believer. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. Those whom God chose wrote it all down, resulting in the Word of God as we have it today. People in the world don't want Christ. 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). The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. 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! In the Old Testament, we see different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. 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?" Finally, God gave them a child in a miraculous way, glorifying Himself and bringing about good for Abraham and Sarah. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) 27 For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. 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 promises Jesus made in that brief passage are staggering. The Cross And Unjust Suffering (1 Peter 2:19-25), 5. It will seem like their hour of triumph. 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. But they had learned that joy can be all-pervasive, so that it persists even in suffering (Rom. 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). 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. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. He had helped them, comforted them, and walked alongside them. He has to show us the errors of our ways and that we are all sinners in the eyes of God. One reason is to remind us that we dont fully understand. Paul describes it this way: 16 Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day. In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. So in Acts 1:8 Jesus promised, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you." 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. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. They did not ask for all the wrong reasons. 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. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. Okay, its all clear to us now. 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). 549-550. 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. 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. All believers have two paracletes: the Spirit of God within us and the Son of God in heaven. That abiding presence is the source of eternal life. 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. In the world you have trouble and suffering; but have courage, I have conquered the world.. Have you come to the cross? 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. 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 explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's I believe that this promise of future revelation through the Holy Spirit is a promise that pertains to the New Testament apostles75 and is not a promise which can be claimed by men today. We are able to read these words of our Lord in the light of their fulfillment. 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. 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). 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. 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. It is but another one of those improvements which the disciples are about to experience in the future, because of His going away. The revelation which is promised is that truth which has come from the Father, to the Son, and through the Spirit. I take it that the disciples are now winding their way through the narrow streets of Jerusalem, making their way toward the Mount of Olives and the Garden of Gethsemane.73 Judas has long since left the group and is at this very moment making arrangements to hand Jesus over to the authorities (Jewish and Roman). The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. The possession of the Holy Spirit by the believer was not permanent in every case. Time will tell. There are many other things that Jesus did. It was these suffering saints who experienced Gods gracious hand, and many of them came to saving faith. Jesus patiently and lovingly deals with His disciples at this moment of ignorance and confusion. To live a Spirit-filled life means to yield yourself to the control of the Spirit. Nothing cantake the place of the Holy Spirit's work in the life of the believer. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. If they proclaimed the gospel without knowing that the world would not understand, they might have been crushed. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). He helps us to understand Gods will and to put it into practice. 3, p. 557. 51:11). You see, while we had been planning a gathering for our friends, these same friends had been planning a celebration for us. He possesses intellect (John 14:26), will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and emotions (Ephesians 4:30). Register. 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. 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). Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as the Holy One of God, who died on the cross of Calvary for your sins? As we prayed and asked God for guidance, he has faithfully led us through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. After a little while the world will no longer see Me, but you will see Me." For them, at that moment, the cross was still future. We are infinitely richer than all the billionaires of the world put together because what we possess is an eternal inheritance. For three years Jesus had been teaching them the Father's truth, but they never understood much. Verses 23-24 repeat the same truth: "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My wordHe who does not love Me does not keep My words.". These benefits are the fruit of our Lords coming and leaving. I wonder if this is how we view the unknowns in our life. Jesus answered and said to him, "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. In verse 17 Jesus says to His disciples, "But you know Him." It has not been removed because only in Christ is it taken away. 25 And now I know that none of you among whom I went around proclaiming the kingdom will see me again. We were a bit distressed, to say the least, when we finally arrived home. At that time, they will ask in His name, and their petitions will be granted. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. They didnt want to look bad. While our Lords words will, in the future, be understood in all their particulars, they have a message for us now, in general. We live at a time when we do not yet fully know all that God has in store for us and for the future. 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. In John 16:12 Jesus says, "I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.". Eternal life refers not just to quantityto life that goes on foreverbut more to quality. Jesus withheld information from His disciples for their own good. 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