Better With the Spirit (John 16:4b-15)

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