A preacher friend of mine used to say, All false teaching is either the Bible plus, or the Bible minus. False teaching either seeks to add to or to take away from Scripture. WebThe promise of the Holy Spirit is the culmination of all that Jesus said to comfort those eleven troubled men. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. 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. Jeannette and I now looked upon that discussion and our delay in an entirely different light. There are two Greek words frequently translated "another": heteros and allos. Neither will we experience the relief and joy at seeing Jesus, raised from the dead (John 20:20). In John 16:12 Jesus says, "I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.". At that time, whatever they ask84 the Father in the name of the Son will be given to them. 78 the first century was a time of sadness. Then I realized that with all the promises Jesus was giving them, they might have succumbed to overconfidence. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). 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. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. The Spirit came and dwelt within the disciples, teaching them all about Christ, as John 14:26 says He would. They totally ignored the hundreds of prophecies from their own Scriptures that Jesus fulfilled. As you've probably experienced many times, He often brings to mind appropriate verses and truths from Scripture at just the night moment. 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. 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. from) our Lord; it is the teaching concerning our Lord. No wonder Paul is so emphatic about the sufficiency and centrality of Christ: 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not met me face to face. He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. Once more, it is better for them that He should depart (John 16:7). Now He would send a Teacher that would dwell within them. You will see how this tribulation of mine was purposed to bring about great blessing for you. When I first studied John 14, I was puzzled about why in this context Jesus told the disciples that the world in general would not respond to the Holy Spirit. In Christian theology, the word commonly refers to the Holy Spirit and is translated as 'advocate', 'counsellor or 'helper'. This ministry of the spirit works on all who receive the gospel of Christ. Learn more about the third person of the Holy Trinity and the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Paraphrased, the disciples seem to be saying: Why didnt you say so sooner? What a blessing it is for a woman to be able to bear a child and, what a pain! The simple fact is that no matter what they profess to grasp, they cannot and do not understand what Jesus has been telling them. He indwells believers and seals them until the day of redemptionthis indicates that the Holy Spirits presence in the believer is irreversible. At that time, they will ask in His name, and their petitions will be granted. He reasoned that if he and the other disciples could see Jesus, everyone else should be able to as well. WebThe Ministry of the Holy Spirit John 16:4b-15 Introduction. In other wordswords which we have heard beforejoy is the result of abiding in Christ. 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). 23 And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy. You will then see that all things are under My control. Have you come to the cross? Indeed He sought out His disciples after the resurrection, but the context implies He was speaking of something more: His spiritual presence in every believer through the agency of the Holy Spirit. We must recall that when John writes this Gospel, he writes in retrospect, looking back on the events he is describing with understanding. 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). This passage teaches us that those things which are most perplexing, and even most distressing, are often the things which God transforms into His richest blessings. There's no such thing as a Christian who doesn't possess the indwelling Christ (Romans 8:9). In Gift and Giver, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). In the New Testament He is also called that and the Spirit of Christ. Because of this we believe that you have come from God., 31 Jesus replied, Do you now believe? 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). We are one with God and Christ. 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. Apart from Him, men cannot know or understand truth. The Greek text suggests a permanent, uninterrupted residencesomething that never happened in Old Testament times. In the Bible, some of mans darkest moments were transformed into times of blessing. But it is not merely the teaching of (i.e. For example, John 12:16 says, "These things His disciples did not understand at the first; but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written of Him, and that they had done these things to Him." 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. Throughout the Old Testament He is referred to as the Spirit of the Lord or Spirit of God. WebThe ministry of the Holy Spirit has not changed from the Old Testament. The disciples had no idea what was about to happen. The Spirit guides us in our pursuit of truth through the Word of God. On the one hand, Scripture makes clear how we are to live, act, think, and speak. Some Christians feel they are lacking in power. 11. He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). We are concerned about our Lords return, as He has described it as well, in His Word. Christians should therefore seek to be filled with the Spirit on a continual basis. Howard had been assigned the task of delaying me, so that all our friends could arrive at our house first to surprise us. 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. We will not be those through whom the gospel was defined and by whom the New Testament Scriptures were written. 27 For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God. And He was right. At Jesus' baptism, the Spirit had descended on Him like a dove. 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 Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. 2023 Grace to You. He is not a floating fog or some kind of ghostlike emanation. In that hour of turmoil, they feared being left alone. As you might imagine, that Sunday Jeannette was most eager to get home from church as quickly as possible, before our guests started to arrive. 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. How and why would they not see Jesus? So thats what the discussion about Greek prepositions was all about. They didnt want to look bad. As we prayed and asked God for guidance, he has faithfully led us through the power and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Once the disciples see Jesus, raised from the dead, their sorrow turns to joy. It is by means of the cross that Jesus saved us. God has so endowed the Christian with discernment that he ultimately will not be deceived by lies. Paperback Illustrated, November 3, 2020. Jesus would die the next day, so He wanted to reassure His disciples that they could nevertheless count on His presence after that. 14 He has destroyed what was against us, a certificate of indebtedness expressed in decrees opposed to us. The Holy Spirit ministers through spiritual gifts, ministries and operations (workings). These things I have spoken to you while abiding with you. Now we get it. 10 Roles of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians. The Holy Spirit's main role to us is that of teacher. What they think and say they grasp, they do not like. You cannot study the New Testament long without seeing that there is a dichotomy between what we are responsible to do as Christians and what has already been done on our behalf. WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? He manifests Himself only to those who want Him. It is from the vantage point of the cross that the message of the Bible becomes clear. In your darkest moments, when life makes no sense, and you have no idea what God is doing, you can rest in the simple fact that God is infinitely good, infinitely loving, and infinitely powerful. In 16:5, Jesus seems to mildly rebuke His disciples for not asking Him any more questions about where He is going. In Gift and Giver, leading New Testament scholar Craig Keener takes a probing look at the various evangelical understandings of the role of the Holy Spirit in the church. 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. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. How does the promise that the Holy Spirit will instruct us and bring all things to our memory apply today? Those whom God chose wrote it all down, resulting in the Word of God as we have it today. 30 Now we know that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you anything. Thaddaeus might not have been satisfied with that answer; it sounds exactly like verse 21, which sounds exactly like verse 15. WebHow does the Holy Spirit work distinctly in the Old and New Testament? In John 14:21 Jesus says, "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." Any ministry that centers on the Holy Spirit is dangerous because the Spirit's ministry is to point to Christ. Nothing cantake the place of the Holy Spirit's work in the life of the believer. It is by means of the cross that all of His promises will be fulfilled. We can think of this ministry under two major headings: salvation and gifting. We can think of this ministry under two major headings: salvation and gifting. Second, we know that the church will face many temptations and trials, and that our faithfulness will be tested and rewarded (see chapters 2 and 3, for example). The difference in the New Testament is that the Holy Spirit now operates through the body of Christ and not just through some selected people. Register. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom. 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. 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. It was these suffering saints who experienced Gods gracious hand, and many of them came to saving faith. He reveals what we need to know and conceals what we should not know (Deuteronomy 29:29). 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). He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. 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. But beyond that, He promised, "I will come to you." Verse 26 says that the Spirit teaches "all things." In point of fact the disciples did pray to Jesus, so if this refers to prayer they did not fulfill it. Are the men clumping together in little groups of various combinations as the confines of the way rearrange them again and again? It was obvious that we were late, but I just could not seem to disengage Howard from the conversation. Jesus departure and subsequent return at the parousia have already been treated, as also has his return by the Spirit; but so far Jesus has said nothing unambiguous about the three-day departure into death. D. A. Carson, The Farewell Discourse and Final Prayer of Jesus, p. 158. 5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see the order and the firmness of your faith in Christ. 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. The way to do that is to "let the word of Christ richly dwell within you" (Colossians 3:16). We do not understand many of the details, but there are certain truths which should leap out at us. Why did Jesus tell the disciples things that they could not understand at the moment? Eternal life refers not just to quantityto life that goes on foreverbut more to quality. Jesus must therefore mean that all the truth which is necessary for the church will be revealed through the apostles, and that there will be no lack to be made up later on. 82 The disciples found themselves struggling to grasp what these words meant, not unlike the way we struggle to understand prophecies of things to come for us. Because we dont want you to incur expenditure for which you are not prepared, could you please confirm whether you are willing to pay this charge, if necessary? 3, p. 546. 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. The Holy Spirit also helps Christians in their weakness and intercedes for them. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are saved, filled, sealed, and sanctified. ABOUT THE PODCAST Join us every day as Jerry reads through a New Testament chapter from the Bible. Who would dare to say that they understand every detail of this great book, penned by the same authorJohn? He knows that they are mystified about all that He has been saying to them about the future. What a change a few days will make! They will receive the answers to their prayers directly from the Father. Abraham and Sarah were as good as dead, humanly speaking, so far as child-bearing was concerned. 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. Jesus also promises to love us and to disclose Himself and the Father to us. I confess, we turned on the air conditioning and lit a fire in the fireplace, just to try it out.) WebThe Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity God the Spirit. He was guaranteeing that He would rise from the dead. In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit was given selectively and temporarily to indwell certainly individuals for special ministries. 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 that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me, and I in you. The Greek word translated "Advocate" is parakletos. Youre no longer speaking in riddles, but plainly. Registered User This will be even further basis for praising Him. Jesus didn't tell the disciples He would come back and leave again. It is His joy that we are to pursue (see John 15:11). To convict is to reprove, or to show someones error. How much more must God, whose love is perfect, love those who love His Son? Together these promises constitute a legacy left by our Lord to all who love Him. The Cross And Christian Distinctiveness (1 Peter 2:1-10), That You Might Believe: A Study of the Gospel of John. Those who were to be regarded as true apostles were accredited by the signs of a true apostle: 1 Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Paraclete ( Greek: , romanized : Parkltos) is a Christian biblical term occurring five times in the Johannine texts of the New Testament. That does not mean He imparts to us some kind of omniscience. If we know that He is in control, and that His plans are for our good, why should we worry? also 15:7). It appeared that Howard was keeping us from something we really wanted, but in truth he was preparing us for something even better (they surprised us with a new refrigerator). In my opinion, all the New Testament authors should be viewed as apostles, and in a distinct category from anyone else, from that time on. He possesses intellect (John 14:26), will (1 Corinthians 12:11) and emotions (Ephesians 4:30). 11 In him you also were circumcisednot, however, with a circumcision performed by human hands, but by the removal of the fleshy body, that is, through the circumcision done by Christ. How could the omniscience (all-knowing) of God be revealed to men? He moves in immediately, without delay, the moment you believe in Jesus. They didnt want Jesus to know they didnt understand. This is the office of the Holy Spirit as Judge. The NAB reflects the distinction in these verbs and their meaning by this rendering: In that day you will not question Me about anything. He has taken it away by nailing it to the cross, 15 and disarming the rulers and authorities, he has made a public disgrace of them, triumphing over them by the cross (Colossians 2:1-15). My wife and I, like many of you, have faced important decisions and major crossroads throughout our life together. Is this not clear to Peter in Acts 2 and afterward? His promise is that He will never leave them nor forsake them (Hebrews 13:5). If we abide in Him, what pleases Him pleases us; what grieves Him grieves us; what gives Him great joy becomes our joy as well. It seems more likely that we should take the verb in its more usual sense of asking a question. When the Holy Spirit comes, our Lords teaching will seem obvious, and when compared to the events which will have occurred by then, they will see that Jesus foretold and fulfilled all this precisely. 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. It was not universal nor was it permanent. This is the way it was with the disciples of our Lord as well. He guards and guarantees the salvation of the ones He indwells ( Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 ). In the Old Testament, we see different aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit. You see, while we had been planning a gathering for our friends, these same friends had been planning a celebration for us. The cross was the goal of our Lords life and the means by which He fulfilled the Fathers (and His) purposes and promises. Think of all the people in the Gospels who suffered from blindness, demon-possession, being lame, and leprosy. The Holy Spirit resides within every person who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Savior, the Bible way ( Jn. This is a very neat way of giving the impression you know something that you dont and of explaining why you are not asking any questions. And Epicureanism, with its pursuit of pleasure, denied that the gods had any concern for mortals in their troubleswe are left to do the best we can for ourselves. 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). He teaches us by convicting us of sin, affirming truth in our hearts, and opening our understanding to the depth of God's revealed truth. But the real stress lies on the phrase in my name. Of course, the disciples could not yet have asked for things in Jesus name: the mediatorial role of Christ in this regard turns on his cross-work. In Matthew 28:20 Christ says, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." In this text, Paul claims to have taught the Ephesians all the truth they needed to know. 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. Now I know in part, then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known (1 Corinthians 13:12). He is the believers Helper ( John 14:26 ). 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. While Jesus will be physically absent, the Holy Spirit will be present among and within them. Prior to receiving the Holy Spirit, the apostles were powerless to carry out Christ's unfinished work. Jesus will have an intercessory ministry on our behalf, but His work on the cross will bring about a personal, intimate relationship between the Father and all who trust in His Son. No wonder the veil was torn asunder when Jesus died on the cross (Matthew 27:51). If they proclaimed the gospel without knowing that the world would not understand, they might have been crushed. And since the words Jesus spoke came from the Father, the world doesn't want Him either. 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. It is not getting worse for the disciples, as they fear; it is getting better and better. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. The possession of the Holy Spirit by the believer was not permanent in every case. Peters words also imply a completeness concerning that which our Lord will reveal to and through His apostles: 3 I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. They were concerned with our Lords departure, as He had spoken of it to them. He has spoken to them about the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the world (verses 8-11); now He speaks of the Spirits ministry to His disciples (16:12ff.). Webthe Holy Spirit works his will by filling believers. Being filled with the Spirit and letting the Word dwell in you are synonymous because they produce the same results: a song in your heart, a thankful attitude, and loving relationships at home and at work (Ephesians 5:196:9; Colossians 3:164:1). 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. Suddenly, it all became very clear to us. The house was exactly what we had hoped for. 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. 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. He is just as much God as the Father or the Son and is co-equal and co-eternal with the Father and Son. He helps us to understand Gods will and to put it into practice. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is responsible for the ministry of reconciliation. In context, Jesus is speaking to His eleven disciples, but the scope of His promises is broader than that. Indeed it is used in Mark 16:10 for the disciples, who wept over the death of our Lord. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-33) Introduction Over 25 years ago, Jeannette and I moved into our first home. Jesus said, "The world cannot receive [the Spirit of truth], because it does not see Him or know Him" (v. 17). They don't want to obey His words. Everything that the Father has is mine; that is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what is mine and will tell it to you (John 16:14-15). It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him, 4 while God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will (Hebrews 2:1-4). It is the cross which makes Jesus teachings clear. They don't love Him. 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). The house was exactly what we had hoped for. The King James Version translates it "Comforter," which is one of its meanings. In the New Testament He is also called that and the Spirit of Christ. 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