Advent of the Advocate

Bill Bryan teaches on the role and responsibility of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Introduction

• Connection to the previous study on John 16 and the Holy Spirit’s ministry to unbelievers
• Transition to the current study on the Holy Spirit’s ministry to believers

Ministry of the Holy Spirit

• Conviction of the Unbelieving World: Review of the Spirit’s role in convicting the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8-11)
• Ministry to Believers: Focus on the Holy Spirit’s role in teaching and guiding believers

John 16:12-15 – The Spirit’s Ministry

• Introduction of the Passage: Initial explanation of John 16:12-15
• Triad of Words: Introduction of three key concepts: Growth, Guidance, Glorification

Growth in Comprehension (John 16:12)

• Understanding and Bearing Truth: Discussion on the disciples’ limited ability to comprehend more truth at the time
• Cumulative Revelation: Explanation of how revelation is cumulative and grows over time

Guidance into Truth (John 16:13)

• Role of the Holy Spirit as a Guide: Comparison to a tour guide leading and protecting on a journey
• Comprehensive Truth: Emphasis on the Spirit guiding into all truth, not just past or future

Glorification of Christ (John 16:14-15)

• Holy Spirit’s Role in Glorification: The Spirit glorifies Christ through teaching believers and guiding them into truth
• Inclusive Nature of Truth: All truth is from God and is disclosed by the Holy Spirit

Practical Application

• Continuous Growth: Believers are called to continuously grow in their understanding of truth
• Warning Against Complacency: Critique of modern Christians who feel they can retire from spiritual growth and service

Conclusion

• Availability for the Spirit’s Teaching: Call for believers to be open and available for the Spirit’s teaching
• Metaphor of the Grand Canyon: Comparison of the Holy Spirit’s power to the harnessing of the Colorado River’s power at Hoover Dam
• Final Challenge: Are believers open and available to be channels for the Spirit’s power?

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