The work of the Holy Spirit is a major theme in the book of John Jesus was aware of His disciples need of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is our counselor John 14:16 He is our teacher John 14:26 He is the Spirit of truth revealing Jesus John 15:26 He convicts regarding sin and righteousness John 16: 7-8 He guides into all truth John 16:13 The Holy Spirit is a gift from both the Father John 14: 16 & 26 and from the Lord Jesus Christ John 15:26; 16:7 emphasizing the unity between the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit only abides and lives in a believer John 14:17 When Jesus was risen He breathed on the disciples and they received the Holy Spirit John 20: 22-23 but on the day of Pentecost the Spirit came in fulfillment of Christ's promise Acts 2: 1-12 with people in the area being astonished in hearing the apostles declare the wonderful work of God and the revelation of Jesus being their true Lord and only Messiah Acts 2 The Holy Spirit that likewise empowered the disciples caused those who enquired as to what they were to do to likewise repent and be baptized that they too could receive remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit with many responding as the Holy Spirit worked in them in a mighty way O THAT THE HOLY SPIRIT WOULD TODAY FIND OPEN AND HUNGRY HEARTS IN WHICH HE COULD THUS ABIDE AND THEREBY RELEASE THE FULL REALITY OF CHRIST'S LOVE AND PRESENCE |