Dictionary of Bible Themes The Holy Spirit is the one who comforts, advises and strengthens Christians, drawing them closer to Jesus Christ. 1 John 2:1The Holy Spirit is Counsellor in addition to Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is a Counsellor John 14:16-17One 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 16:7The word "another" means "another of the same kind". After the ascension, the Spirit is to assume the ministry of Jesus Christ. See also The Counsellor is the gift of the exalted Christ John 7:38-39Acts 2:33 John 14:16-18 The Counsellor comforts and reassures believers Acts 11:12Romans 8:16 Peter is reassured about going to the house of Cornelius Believers are reassured that they are God's children. Ephesians 3:16The Counsellor strengthens and equips the church See also Acts 4:31Acts 9:31 The Jerusalem church is strengthened in the face of opposition Romans 8:26the church in Judea, Galilee and Samaria John 14:26The Counsellor teaches and instructs believers See also The Spirit reminds the disciples of Jesus Christ's teaching John 16:141 John 5:6-8 John 16:13 See also The Spirit teaches the church further truth 1 Corinthians 2:9-101 John 2:27 John 15:26-27 The Counsellor helps the church in its mission See also The Spirit testifies to Jesus Christ and helps the church to do likewise Acts 1:8John 16:8-11 1 Corinthians 14:24-25 The Spirit convicts the unbelieving world Acts 4:8Examples of the Spirit's help in witness and mission 1 Corinthians 2:3-4Peter before the Sanhedrin 1 Thessalonians 1:5Paul in Corinth Ephesians 3:16-17Paul and Silas in Thessalonica See also The Counsellor draws believers closer to Jesus Christ John 14:23Romans 8:9-11 See also 3035 Holy Spirit, presence of3140 Holy Spirit, teacher 3203 Holy Spirit & assurance 3212 Holy Spirit & mission 3224 Holy Spirit & preaching 3248 Holy Spirit, conviction 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling 3293 Holy Spirit, witness of 5805 comfort 8104 assurance |
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