Revealer of Christ’s Grace
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that he shall speak: and he will shew you things to come. John 16:13. Of the Comforter it is written, “He will guide you into all truth….” […]
Yielding to the Spirit’s Control
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:13, 14. The will of man is aggressive, and is constantly […]
Christ’s Representative
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment. John 16:8. As the Comforter shall come, and reprove you of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, be careful lest you resist the Spirit of God…. Be willing to discern what it shall reveal to you. Yield […]
Spirit Given on Condition
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Luke 11:13. Christ has promised the gift of the Spirit to His church, and the promise belongs to us as much as to the first […]
Jesus’ Crowning Gift
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. John 16:7. Christ declared that after His ascension, He would send to His church, as His crowning […]
Friendship With Jesus
Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. John 15:14. The character and course of the Christian is in marked contrast to that of worldlings. The Christian cannot find pleasure in the amusements and in the varied scenes of gaiety of the world. Higher and holier attractions engage the affections. Christians will […]