Springs Article 2024-06 (3)

John 14:22-26, John 16:7-15, Romans 8:14-17

What is the role of the Holy Spirit living in me?

  • He functions as your Paraclete (Greek: Parakletos)!
  • The Holy Spirit is your Paraclete: Comforter, Counsellor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby, John 14:26 AMPC
  • You have to allow the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you into all truth, John 16:13-14, Romans 8:14 AMP

How does the Holy Spirit lead and guide true believers in Christ?

  • Through the inner witness and the inner voice!
  • Romans 8:14-17
  • Your conscience is the voice of your human spirit
  • The inner witness is a traffic light system working through your conscience
  • The inner voice is a still small definite voice working through your conscience

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the world?

  • The Holy Spirit functions in the world through the Church!
  • He convicts the world of sin through the preaching of the gospel by believers, Mark 16:15-16
  • He convicts the world of righteousness through the fruit of the Spirit produced by believers, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:16
  • He convicts the world of judgement through the spiritual authority exercised by believers over demons and evil spirits, Luke 10:17-20, Colossians 2:15

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