The Gospel of John: The work of the Spirit (John 16: 4b-15

2016-01-25

The Gospel of John: The Work of the Spirit John 16:4b-15 The Need to Leave (v. 4b-7) • Jesus’ comforting statements concerning persecution in 15:17-16:4b were not previously needed because of His presence with the disciples • But now Jesus is preparing them for His imminent departure – Over which they are grieved (v. 6) • His leaving will be to his disciples advantage – Because the Spirit will not come until after Jesus has left – See Isa. 11:1–10; 32:14–18; 42:1–4; 44:1–5; Ezk. 11:17–20; 36:24–27; 37:1–14; Joel 2:28–32

The Gospel of John: The Work of the Spirit

John 16:4b-15

The Need to Leave (v. 4b-7)

• Jesus’ comforting statements concerning persecution in 15:17-16:4b were not previously needed because of His presence with the disciples

• But now Jesus is preparing them for His imminent departure

– Over which they are grieved (v. 6)

• His leaving will be to his disciples advantage

– Because the Spirit will not come until after Jesus has left

– See Isa. 11:1–10; 32:14–18; 42:1–4; 44:1–5; Ezk. 11:17–20; 36:24–27; 37:1–14; Joel 2:28–32

The Convicter (v. 8-11)

• The Spirit comes to convict the world of:

– Sin: which is based in unbelief in Jesus