March 2018
The Comforter
This month’s message is in the book of John Chapter 15: 26, 27 and Chapter 16: 4-15. As you read the following inspired scriptures written by John the Apostle referring to “The Promise of the Holy Spirit“ may we open up our hearts and have a teachable spirit to receive what the Spirit of the Word of God is saying.
The meaning for the word Comforter is “Helper or Advocate”; Greek meaning “Paraclete”
The Promise of the Holy Spirit
John 15:26 a But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father,b he shall testify of me:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father,)
Luke 24:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b he shall testify of me)
1John 5:6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
John 15:27 And a ye also shall bear witness, because b ye have been with me from the beginning.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a ye also shall bear witness, because)
Luke 24:48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b ye have been with me from the beginning)
Luke 1:2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;
The Work of the Holy Spirit
John 16:4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.
John 16:5 But now I a go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou?)
John 7:33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me.
John 13:33 Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you.
John 14:28 Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.
John 17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.
John 16:6 But because I have said these things unto you, a sorrow hath filled your heart.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a sorrow hath filled your heart. )
John 16:20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
John 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
John 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 a if I depart, I will send him unto you.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a if I depart, I will send him unto you)
Act 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
John 16:8 And when he is a come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment)
Act 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Act 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Act 2:37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
John 16:9 a Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Of sin, because they believe not on me)
Act 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
John 16:10 a Of righteousness, b because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Of righteousness)
Act 2:32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;)
John 5:32 There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
John 16:11 a Of judgment, because b the prince of this world is judged.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a Of judgment, because)
Act 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b the prince of this world is judged)
Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
John 16:12 I have yet many things to say unto you, a but ye cannot bear them now.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a but ye cannot bear them now)
Mark 4:33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
John 16:13 Howbeit when he, a the Spirit of truth, is come, b he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a the Spirit of truth, is come)
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b he will guide you into all truth:)
John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
John 16:14 a He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a He shall glorify me:)
John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
John 16:15 a All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a All things that the Father hath are mine)
Matthew 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior:
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “The Promise of the Holy Spirit” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.