Another Helper

The Holy Spirit # III: Another Helper John 14:16

Introductory Remarks I. The Importance of Understanding What the Bible Teaches Concerning the Holy Spirit. A. We Must always be Christ centered… B. We Must not neglect the Holy Spirit… John 3:5,6; Romans 8:14 C. Discernment is necessary…

II. The Context of Jesus’ Promise Concerning the Holy Spirit… A. Trouble hearts, John 14:1-14 B. Reasons not to be troubled… 1. Christ will not stay dead, vs. 1-7 2. He is one with the Father, vs. 8-11 3. There is significant work yet for them to do, vs. 12-14 4. There is the promise of “another Helper…” vs. 15-16

III. The Promise Itself Considered… A. Jesus always prays for His children… B. His children love and obey Him… Romans 5:5; cf. 8:13; Galatians 5:16-22 C. A Constant Theme, John 14: 21, 23; 15: 7-11

Lesson:

D. Our need for another Helper… Romans 8:14; cf. John 5:5

IV. Another Helper Explained… A. “Paracletos” an obvious reference to the Holy Spirit… B. Another, not different but just like… C. The Holy Spirit is not simply a force or influence 1. He is a person… 2.

Application: These truths matter a great deal…