The Gospel of John: Hatred & the Helper
John 15:18-16:4a
The World’s Hatred (15:18-25)
• Jesus assures His disciples that the world will treat them like they treat Jesus
– If they are truly reflecting Christ
• The implications of this may not have been obvious to them because it was before His arrest and execution
• The world = people who do not know Jesus’ Father (v. 21)
– Their rejection of Christ is what leaves them guilty
The Helper (15:26-27)
• Jesus promises His disciples that they will not be alone in this struggle
• He will send the Helper = The Holy Spirit
– Who will comes from the Father
– Who bears witness about Jesus
• Along with Jesus’ disciples
The Result of Their Witness (6:1-4a)
• Jesus’ words are meant as encouragement
– In light of the persecution that the disciples will face
• Including being cast out from among their Jewish cohorts
– And even being killed
• Service to God (ex. Saul’s persecution of the Church)
Persecution
• If we are representing Christ correctly to the world
– We should expect for the world to treat us like they treated Jesus
• But, if we are to be persecuted, let it be for doing good and representing Jesus well
– Not for misrepresenting Him
So What?
• Are we representing Jesus well?
– Through the power of His Spirit
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