The Spirit’s Ministry to the World

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 21, 2014 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

John 16:5-11

The Spirit’s Ministry to the World

 Intro

A. THE SORROW OF THE DISCIPLES (John 16:5-6).

1) Christ is going to the Father (John 16:5).

2) The disciples are filled with sorrow (John 16:6).

B. THE MINISTRY OF THE HELPER (John 16:7-11).

1) The gift of the Spirit is to their advantage (John 16:7).

2) The convicting ministry of the Spirit.

a) “convict the world” (John 16:8) –

b) concerning sin (John 16:9).

c) concerning righteousness (John 16:10).

(1) Their defective righteousness

(2) Christ’s perfect righteousness.

d) concerning judgment (John 16:11).

Conclusion

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