John 16:13 However, when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself… People making the journey from earth to heaven need a guide. This they have in the Holy Spirit. I. THIS PROMISE WAS MADE TO THE APOSTLES TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THEIR OFFICE. It included — 1. The coming of the Spirit at a set time. 2. To guide them into all truth. 3. To show them things to come. II. THIS PROMISE WAS FULFILLED — 1. In the Pentecostal baptism. 2. In their preaching the risen Saviour. 3. In their founding the Christian Church. 4. In their writing the New Testament. III. THIS PROMISE EXTENDS TO US. 1. In our reading the Bible. 2. In our understanding its truths. 3. In our living a life in conformity therewith. IV. INFERENCES. 1. We have the power to accept or to reject the Holy Spirit as our Guide. 2. If we reject Him He will reprove us of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. 3. If we accept Him He will dwell in us that we may know the things that are freely given us of God (1 Corinthians 2:9-16). (L. O. Thompson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. |
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