GOD’S SPIRIT AT WORK (Part 2)

John 16:12-15

 

I.  (v.12-13) THE SPIRIT WILL GUIDE CHRIST’S DISCIPLES TO UNDERSTAND THE TRUTH

 

  1. The principles
  2. The application

 

  1. (v.12) Christ’s disciples need the Spirit’s guidance in truth

 

           2.  (v.13) Christ’s disciples can trust the Spirit’s guidance in truth

 

  1. The original disciples – the Spirit guided the production of Scripture
  2. Today’s disciples – the Spirit guides the understanding and application of Scripture

 

II.  (v.14-15) THE SPIRIT WILL GUIDE CHRIST’S DISCIPLES TO GLORIFY THE SON

 

  1. The principles
  2. The application

 

  1. The is one God, yet three persons with equal value and different functions
  2. The Son declares the Father – John 1:18; Colossians 1:15
  3. The Spirit declares the Son

 

  1. The Spirit will help us to behold Christ
  2. The Spirit will help us to be like Christ