Paraphrased, the disciples seem to be saying: Why didnt you say so sooner? 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. For them, at that moment, the cross was still future. 4 Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire (2 Peter 1:3-4). But Jesus' promise extended beyond that. Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. The Father will give us what we have requested, so that we may experience great joy. Not only would the Holy Spirit come to dwell with them, but also He would never leave. 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. He explores topics such as spiritual gifts, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit's power for evangelism, and hearing God's Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. The disciples time of sorrow will be short, and then their sorrow will be turned to joy. They will soon look back and recall that the very things that had happened to them were the things Jesus foretold. Why is it, then, that we find so many joyless Christians? The seven ministries of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. He possesses intellect (John 14:26), will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and emotions (Ephesians 4:30). They thought they were losing Him, but in truth they were gaining Him. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. However Jesus assured them that they would not be left to fend for themselves; they would have a supernatural Helper. At that time, they will ask in His name, and their petitions will be granted. Jesus gave the disciples several key points related to the way in which He would disclose this new revelation: No one seemed willing to address their questions to Jesus. How does the promise that the Holy Spirit will instruct us and bring all things to our memory apply today? Once more, it is better for them that He should depart (John 16:7). God is gracious, both in what He reveals, and in what He conceals. Some Christians feel they are lacking in power. My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) 80 We should bear in mind that, with small variations, this promise is repeated six times in this discourse (14:13, 14; 15:16; 16:23, 24, 26; cf. 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). 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. He led me into the sound and tape room, off the main hall, and then proceeded to ask me what I thought of a certain Greek preposition in a particular text. There are two Greek words frequently translated "another": heteros and allos. Take away the cross of Calvary, and the Bible makes no sense at all. WebParaclete. Then I realized that with all the promises Jesus was giving them, they might have succumbed to overconfidence. Together these promises constitute a legacy left by our Lord to all who love Him. I would suggest it may be because we are looking for joy in all the wrong places. with His presence and power. Jesus added, "Because I live, you will live also" (v. 19). The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). They were completely perplexed about what Jesus was telling them. 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. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. We do not understand many of the details, but there are certain truths which should leap out at us. 4 I say this so that no one will deceive you through arguments that sound reasonable. The possession of the Holy Spirit by the believer was not permanent in every case. John makes clear that his Gospel, as all the others, is but a sampling of the things Jesus said and did: This is the disciple who testifies about these things and has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. 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). But when they see Him again, raised from the dead, then they will not ask Him anything (16:23), because they will not need to. WebThe Holy Spirit's ministry in the Old Testament differs from his ministry in the New Testament not so much in kind as in degree. Jesus also promises to love us and to disclose Himself and the Father to us. 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. ), but most of the teaching will be done by the Holy Spirit, after our Lords departure. The cross is the test of orthodoxy. 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. 5:41; 16:25). Jesus illustrated that union by comparing it with His relationship to the Father: "In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you" (John 14:20). We sent you an email. Christian joy is not to be found in having everything youve ever wanted. In Johns Gospel, as the time of our Lords death draws near, He seeks to prepare them for the future. Since the UK is now no longer a member of the EU, you may be charged an import tax on this item by the customs authorities in your country of residence, which is beyond our control. Jesus had been the disciples' helper for three years. To what period of time was Jesus referring by the expression, a little while? also 15:7). To whom are they made? The curse of death which came because of Adams sin became the cure when Jesus Christ, the last Adam, died in the sinners place. But they didnt understand a thing He was saying, as John makes very clear by the words of verses 29 and 30. Notice that the Spirit is called "the Spirit of truth" in John 14:17. Our joy is in the abasement of self, in the exaltation of Jesus Christ (see John 3:29), and in sacrificial service (Philippians 2:17). In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. A number of our friends from church helped us move in, and we wanted to show our appreciation by having an open house after church on a particular Sunday evening. 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. We know that what is yet to happen is not only for His glory, but for our good. 20 I tell you the solemn truth, you will weep and wail, but the world will rejoice; you will be sad, but your sadness will turn into joy. At this point, the disciples still didn't understand the mystery of the relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spiritlet alone how they would be able to relate to all three. 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. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, 9. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. The Holy Spirit reveals Gods thoughts, teaches, and guides believers into all truth. We do not understand what he is talking about. 19 Jesus could see that they wanted to ask him about these things, so he said to them, Are you asking each other about thisthat I said, In a little while you will not see me; again after a little while, you will see me? On the one hand, Scripture makes clear how we are to live, act, think, and speak. 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. 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. In the Old Testament, we see different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. To live a Spirit-filled life means to yield yourself to the control of the Spirit. Consider the inference of these words. It was not universal nor was it permanent. No doubt they did believe that Jesus had come from God. 28 I came from the Father and entered into the world; but in turn, I am leaving the world and going back to the Father., 29 His disciples said, Look, now you are speaking plainly and not in obscure figures of speech! Because of the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Spirits teaching comes from and glorifies the Lord Jesus (verses 3-4), just as our Lords teaching came from and glorified the Father (John 8:26, 40). The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and discernment when we need it. In Matthew 28:20 Christ says, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? Furthermore, since Christ was to be the Savior of the world, why would He not manifest Himself to the world? It is not getting worse for the disciples, as they fear; it is getting better and better. Please be aware that these items are sent out from our office in the UK. By yielding yourself totally to the Word of God and letting it permeate your life, you'll be controlled by the Spirit's desires. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. Christ was saying, "I'm going away to My Father, yet I'll come to you in the form of My Spirit to dwell within you." Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. 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. 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." WebParaclete. Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted (Matthew 5:3-4). 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. In the world you have trouble and suffering; but have courage, I have conquered the world.. I would say this is particularly true of things to come: Dear friends, we are Gods children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. They have not told Him what they think He has just said, so that He can confirm the accuracy of their interpretations. 28 Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son. WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. The possession of the Holy Spirit by the believer was not permanent in every case. 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. We should be admonished by the puffed up claims of the disciples. Related Topics: Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 7:38-39 ). 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. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. 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. He indwells believers and seals them until the day of redemptionthis indicates that the Holy Spirits presence in the believer is irreversible. That's why Jesus said, "In that day you will know," a reference to the day of Pentecost. At the end of verse 17 Jesus says, "He abides with you and will be in you" (emphases added). We will not be those through whom the gospel was defined and by whom the New Testament Scriptures were written. 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 Greek word translated "Helper" (parakletos) literally means "one who is called alongside." Of course, He was speaking of His crucifixion, death, resurrection, and return to the Father in heaven. We learn that Christ and the Holy Spirit are continually interceding on our behalf. Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world in three areas, Sin, Righteousness and Judgment. The Holy Spirit would, in fact, work miraculously within the apostles to produce the inspired writings of the New Testamentbrand new revelation providing instruction for this new church age. 11. Why did Jesus tell the disciples things that they could not understand at the moment? Time will tell. Beyond this, Paul warns that false teachers will seek to convey new truth, which is nothing more than man-made teaching that appeals to fleshly desires and which will attract a following. 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. 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. 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. What a change a few days will make! This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. In point of fact the disciples did pray to Jesus, so if this refers to prayer they did not fulfill it. Jesus gave the disciples several key points related to the way in which He would disclose this new revelation: 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. He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. Joy is not a minor part of New Testament Christianity but something that runs through and through the whole. Second Corinthians 3:17-18 refers to the Spirit as the Lord.. 1 Samuel 16:13-14; Ps. We dont need to know the details of what He has for us in the future. But He's not a ghost; He's a person. New Testament Christianity introduced something new into the world of religionthe note of real and deep joy. 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?" If they were taught all they needed to know, then there is no need for further revelation. 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. Every Christian is packed with powerthe Holy Spirit. However, He does not allow their pretense to stand, unchallenged. To those who are obedient, the Lord extends a number of promises. At least they honestly admitted their ignorance. Second, they instruct us how and why we should live in the present, in light of the certainty that His purposes and promises will be fulfilled. 78 the first century was a time of sadness. 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. He reveals what we need to know and conceals what we should not know (Deuteronomy 29:29). 3, p. 554. That could be His way of saying, "I am sending you One of exactly the same essence as Me." Think of how difficult it must have been for Noah to have spent many years of his life preparing an ark, when he may not have even seen rain up to this point in time. Once we realized it was all a part of a ploy so that we would be delayed and our friends could surprise us, we understood everything. To convict is to reprove, or to show someones error. The revelation which is promised is that truth which has come from the Father, to the Son, and through the Spirit. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. We begin to get the idea that this is an important concept. When you receive Jesus Christ for salvation, you receive the Holy Spirit also. 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