We want this morning to go a little further and consider some other matters that characterise the work and witness of the Indwelling Spirit of God.
We want to do with a special title for the Holy Spirit in mind. It is that of 'Comforter'.
Four times this titles is used, John 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7. This title literally reads 'Paraclete' it means 'one called alongside to help'.
This title signifies that the Holy Spirit is called to our side as our helper, supplying to us what the Lord was to His disciples in the days of His earthly ministry. Notice that He is described as 'another Comforter', that is another of the same sort, John 14:16. In this He is the true Vicar of Christ on earth.
We want to consider in what ways the indwelling Spirit is our Comforter or helper:
1. He guides us into all truth
2. He is our helper in prayer
3. He is the author of sanctification |
