Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 3000 Holy Spirit » 3100 Holy Spirit, titles and descriptions of » 3110 Holy Spirit, titles and names of » 3130 Holy Spirit, as Counsellor The Holy Spirit is the one who comforts, advises and strengthens Christians, drawing them closer to Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is Counsellor in addition to Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is a Counsellor 1 John 2:1 One Greek word “Parakletos” underlies this phrase which is primarily a legal term. It can also bear the meaning “comforter”. The Spirit is another Counsellor John 14:16-17 The word “another” means “another of the same kind”. After the ascension, the Spirit is to assume the ministry of Jesus Christ. The Counsellor is the gift of the exalted Christ John 16:7 See also John 7:38-39; Acts 2:33 The Counsellor comforts and reassures believers John 14:16-18; Acts 11:12 Peter is reassured about going to the house of Cornelius; Romans 8:16 Believers are reassured that they are God's children. The Counsellor strengthens and equips the church Ephesians 3:16 See also Acts 4:31 The Jerusalem church is strengthened in the face of opposition; Acts 9:31 the church in Judea, Galilee and Samaria; Romans 8:26 The Counsellor teaches and instructs believers The Spirit reminds the disciples of Jesus Christ's teaching John 14:26 See also John 16:14; 1 John 5:6-8 The Spirit teaches the church further truth John 16:13 See also 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; 1 John 2:27 The Counsellor helps the church in its mission The Spirit testifies to Jesus Christ and helps the church to do likewise John 15:26-27 See also Acts 1:8 The Spirit convicts the unbelieving world John 16:8-11; 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 Examples of the Spirit's help in witness and mission Acts 4:8 Peter before the Sanhedrin; 1 Corinthians 2:3-4 Paul in Corinth; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Paul and Silas in Thessalonica The Counsellor draws believers closer to Jesus Christ Ephesians 3:16-17 See also John 14:23; Romans 8:9-11 See also
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