4 Reasons HS Sent
From tract by Allen Webster
John 14:16; 15:26; 16:7
Convict Sinners John 16:8-11
How would the Spirit reprove? Through preaching the Word
What would be reproved?
Convince men of sin John 16:9
All sin Romans 3:23
Need to repent Acts 17:30-31
Filth of sin 2 Peter 2:20-22
Sins of the heart James 1:14
Danger of sin death James 1:15
Righteousness John 16:10 Sinners need righteousness
Judgment John 16:11
World is judged Satan is judged
There will be a final day of judgment
Guide the Apostles John 16:13
Jesus was still present with them but not for long
The Spirit would guide them teaching, writing, speaking
Past Remind them of all that Jesus said and did
Present Teach, preach, write
Future show them things to come
Reveal Truth 1 Corinthians 2:6-13
HS primary task reveal, record, protect
John 14:26
Glorify Christ John 16:14-17
1 John 5:7
N. B. Hardeman The Spirit came to the
apostles to inspire them,
to sinners to convict them, and to Christians to comfort them.