Paraclete Power

Bill Bryan teaches on the topic of paraclete power discussed in the Upper Room Discourse.

Introduction

• Enthusiasm for the Upper Room Discourse
• Importance of Jesus' last teachings to his disciples
• Context of the disciples' emotional state upon hearing Jesus' departure

Jesus as the Way to the Father

• Jesus as the visible image of the invisible God
• Revelation of the Father through Jesus
• John 14:6: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life

Greater Works through Belief

• Promise of doing greater works than Jesus
• Power of prayer in Jesus' name
• Love for Jesus demonstrated by obedience

Introduction of the Holy Spirit

• Jesus promises another helper, the Holy Spirit (John 14:16)
• Trinitarian doctrine: God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• Practical implications of the Holy Spirit's role

The Holy Spirit as Paraclete

• Definition of "Paraclete": advocate, legal advisor
• The Holy Spirit as a personal advocate and helper
• Importance of understanding the term "another" in context

Jesus as Advocate in Heaven

• 1 John 2:1: Jesus as the advocate with the Father
• The dual advocacy of Jesus in heaven and the Holy Spirit on earth

Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit's intercession in prayer (Romans 8:26-34)
• Hindrances to prayer and the importance of intercession by the Holy Spirit and Jesus
• The Holy Spirit as a permanent indwelling presence from the day of Pentecost

Transformation through the Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit's role in producing the life of Christ in believers
• The concept of the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit
• The incarnation of Christ in believers' lives

Practical Application

• The power available to believers through the Holy Spirit
• Encouragement to rely on the Holy Spirit for strength, guidance, and growth
• Assurance of salvation and security in Christ
• The possibility of change and progress in the Christian life through confession and reliance on the Holy Spirit

Conclusion

• Call to action: Embrace the power and presence of the Holy Spirit
• Encouragement not to quit but to continue growing in faith
• Final exhortation to take advantage of the Paraclete power today

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