Key Idea: Three realities about the Holy Spirit for strength in gospel sharing and gospel life.
Three realities about the Holy Spirit:
I. The Comforting Presence of the Spirit (v.4b-7)
Our Advantageous Position
Our Advocate’s Permanence
II. The Convicting Power of the Spirit (v.8-11)
Convicts people of their unbelief in Jesus
Convicts people of their need for Jesus
Convicts people of unbelief’s judgment
III. The Clarifying Position of the Spirit (v.12-15)
Clarifies Truth
Clarifies His relationship to Father and Son
Clarifies Jesus