What does "He will glorify Me" reveal about the Spirit's purpose? Setting the Scene John 16:14 records Jesus saying, “He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you.” This single sentence clarifies the Holy Spirit’s overarching mission. The Spirit’s Primary Goal: Christ’s Glory • The Spirit’s ministry is Christ-centered, not self-centered. • He constantly directs attention, honor, and worship to the Son. • By affirming the Son’s supremacy, the Spirit fulfills divine order: the Father exalts the Son (Philippians 2:9-11), and the Spirit joins that exaltation. How the Spirit Glorifies Jesus • Revealing Truth – “Taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you” (John 16:14) means the Spirit unveils Christ’s person and work through Scripture (1 Corinthians 2:10-12). • Testifying and Witnessing – “He will testify about Me” (John 15:26). – Believers receive power to bear witness once the Spirit comes (Acts 1:8). • Convicting the World – John 16:8-11: the Spirit exposes sin, righteousness, and judgment, leading sinners to recognize their need for Christ. • Exalting Jesus in Worship – “No one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit” (1 Corinthians 12:3). • Forming Christlikeness – The Spirit transforms us “into the same image from glory to glory” (2 Corinthians 3:18). – The fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) reflects Jesus’ character, keeping Him in view. What This Means for Us • Any movement, teaching, or experience truly Spirit-led will elevate Christ above all else. • Personal guidance from the Spirit aligns with Scripture and magnifies Jesus’ lordship. • Spiritual gifts function properly only when they direct glory to Christ, not to the gifted (1 Peter 4:10-11). • Growth in holiness is evidence that the Spirit is glorifying Christ within us. Key Takeaways • The Spirit’s purpose is singular and unmistakable: to glorify Jesus. • He accomplishes this by revealing the truth about Christ, empowering witness, convicting hearts, guiding worship, and shaping believers into Christ’s likeness. • Where Christ is honored, the Spirit is active; where Christ is sidelined, the Spirit is grieved. |
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