In John 16 Jesus discusses the mission of the Holy Ghost. Why should the Spirit come? And what would be his job description? Our Lord gives a surprising answer that is likely to be very different from what is preached in many churches today.
Some of the most difficult verses in St John's Gospel are found in chapter 16:
" 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 Of sin, because they believe not on me; 10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; 11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged."
Why would the Holy Spirit's main mission be to convict the world? Why of sin, of righteousness and of judgment?
What about the seemingly strange and incomprehensible reasons that Jesus gives for this?
Tune in to Bible Time and find out!
