John 16 7-8 ” But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. When He comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment…”

Jesus’ going away was necessary for us to enjoy the permanent Presence of the Holy Spirit…the third person of the Trinity. Yes, a person, not some cosmic force, in order that we may have a relationship with Him. (II Corinthians 13:14) The Counselor comes to encourage, comfort, guide, teach, exhort, admonish, and reveal truth…while witnessing about Jesus and undertaking His office while Jesus is away from the world. But just as Jesus’ Presence convicted unbelievers (John 15:22-24), the Holy Spirit exposes & convicts mankind’s inexcusable guilt & world-view of selfishness, greed, lust, and violence…but specifically rebukes humanity of the sin of rejecting Jesus Christ.

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A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1