Jesus introduces the Holy SpiritJohn 14:16-29

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John 14:16-29 16  And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17  even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. 18  “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19  Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20   In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21  Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who

loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” 22   Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23   Jesus answered 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 home with him. 24  Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me. 25  “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26  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 have said to you. 27  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 28  You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29  And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place you may believe.

Jesus promised to send another Helper Jesus had been their Helper for three years

o He taught them what they needed to know about spiritual life – John 3o He helped them understand the spiritual kingdom of God – John 4:31-

38o He helped them see the power of God to overcome the consequences

of sin – John 4:46-53o He helped them through the difficulties of life – John 6

Provides food Provides faith to walk on water Provides hope for eternal life

o He helped them understand true freedom – John 8o He provided security as a shepherd – John 10o He helped them through grief by offering resurrection – John 11o He helped them see the final victory as a means of giving them

strength to endure persecution – John 12o He helped them learn to be servants – John 13:1-20o He helped them truly love each other – John 13:31-35

Jesus tells them their Helper would be leaving, but He promised to not leave them as orphans

o John 14:16-18 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Jesus identifies the Helper as the Holy Spirit John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my

name…

Jesus identifies the Holy Spirit as coming directly from the Father John 15:26 But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the

Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.

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Jesus promises us that the Holy Spirit will secure us forever in relationship with the Father.

John 14:16 to be with you forever,

Jesus explains that He must go for us to receive the advantage of the Holy Spirit coming to us

John 16:7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

The Holy Spirit comes to make us one with the Father and with Jesus John 14:17, 20 You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you…In

that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.

The Holy Spirit comes as our Comforter Alexander MacLaren wrote: Comforter means not only one who administers

sweet whispers of consolation in sorrow, but one who, in any circumstances, by his presence makes strong. And the original Greek word, of which it is the translation here, has a precisely analogous meaning; its original signification being that of 'one who is called to the aid of another,' primarily as an advocate in a court of law, but more widely as a helper in any form whatsoever. And that is the idea which is to be attached to the word here:—a Comforter who makes strong by His presence; the Paraclete, who is our Advocate, Helper, Guide, and Instructor. Need I dwell upon the great thoughts that spring from that metaphor; how we have to look for a Person, and not merely a vague influence; a divine Person who will be by our sides on condition of our faith, love, and obedience, to be our Strength in all weakness, our Peace in all trouble, our Wisdom in all darkness, our Guide in every perplexity, our Comforter and Cherisher, our Righteousness when sin is strong, the Victor over our temptations, and the Companion and Sweetener of our solitude? The metaphors with which Scripture represents this great

personal Influence are full of instruction and beauty. He comes as 'the Fire,' which melts, which warms, which cleanses, which quickens. He comes as the 'rushing, mighty Wind,' which bears health upon its wings, and sometimes breathes softly as an infant's breath, and sometimes sweeps with irresistible power. He comes as the 'Oil,' gently flowing, lubricating, making every joint supple, nourishing. He comes as the 'Water of Life,' refreshing, vitalizing, quickening all growth. He comes fluttering down as the Dove of God, the bird of peace that will brood upon our hearts. He is the Spirit of Holiness, the Spirit of Truth, the Spirit of Wisdom, the Spirit of Power, the Spirit of Love, the Spirit of a sound Mind, the Spirit of Sonship, the Spirit of Supplication, and of many great things besides. And this sweet, strong, all-sufficient Person is offered to each of us, and waits to enter our hearts.

The Holy Spirit comes as our Teacher ALL He teaches is Truth John 14:26 …He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all

that I have said to you.

The Holy Spirit identifies Himself to us as we love Jesus and obey His commandments

John 14:15, 17 If you love me, you will keep my commandments… You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.

The Holy Spirit brings to us the resurrection life of Jesus John 14:19 Because I live, you also will live.

The Holy Spirit brings the fulness of Jesus to us He brings the very nature and character of Christ to dwell in us

o John 14:21 …manifest myself to him.

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The Holy Spirit brings the peace of Christ to us John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world

gives do I give to you.