John 16 - The Holy Spirit

Recall

Jesus is preparing His disciples for His crucifixion

Budgeted last words of the savior

Importance of abiding with Christ - Christ forms the structure, base, direction, etc. of our lives.

God is glorified when disciples of Jesus bear fruit.

Survey V. 1-6

V. 7-15

V. 7

Helper, Advocate, Comforter re-introduced

Holy Spirit (see 14:26) (see also v. 13)

Part of previous sections (14:16, 26, 15:26)

Think Spiritually

1 Thes. 5:23

Body

Brain

Soul

Mind

Spirit

Mindset

The Holy Spirit is a person of the Triune Godhead; He has been present throughout the Scripture.

Psalm 51 (see v. 11)

Isaiah 63:10-11

Point - There is a way in which the Holy Spirit will move and act in a special way that is uniquely powerful because Jesus has gone to the Father.

John 3:14-15

Note the functions of the Holy Spirit in v. 8-11

Judge the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment

sin - unbelief | John 3:14-15

righteousness - comfort | Romans 8:10-15

judgment - conquering of Satan | Col. 2:13-15