John 14:16-17, 26Pastor Alan DionsonJune 6, 2021
INTRODUCTION:
1. A problem for the new community
2. A paradigm shift for the new community
A. THE PREVALENT UNDERSTANDING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. A secular view (v. 17a)
2. A symbolical view
• Dove (Luke 3:22)
• Wind (John 3:8)
• Fire (Acts 2:3-4)
• Water (John 7:38-39)
• Oil (Acts 10:38)
• Seal (Ephesians 1:13)
B. THE PRESENTATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. The Holy Spirit in the likeness of Christ (v. 16)
2. The Holy Spirit as living in us (v. 17)
C. THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. The definition of the term "paraclete" (v. 26a)
2. The designation of the term "paraclete" (v. 26b)
• Counselor
• Advocate
• Teacher
• Intercessor
• Fixer
CONCLUSION
