📖 The Spirit: Sent to Convict, Called to Guide, Come to Glorify | John

What does Jesus mean when He says it’s better that He goes away?

In this powerful message from John 16:4b–15, Pastor Sebastian unpacks Jesus’ shocking promise to His disciples on the eve of His departure: that it is to their advantage He leaves—because the Holy Spirit is coming.

Far from a vague or impersonal force, the Holy Spirit is revealed here as the very presence and power of God sent to convict the world, guide the Church, and glorify the Son.

This passage exposes our shallow or confused views of the Spirit and replaces them with the majestic and clarifying words of Jesus Himself. The Spirit’s work is not about hype or headlines, but about truth, testimony, and transformation—for the glory of Christ and the good of His people.

📖 Key Themes Covered:





Why Jesus’ departure was good news for the disciples—and for us



The Spirit’s threefold convicting ministry to the world (vv. 8–11)



How the Spirit still speaks: guiding, illuminating, and glorifying Christ (vv. 12–15)



The connection between truth, courage, and Spirit-empowered witness

👥 Whether you’ve misunderstood the Spirit, neglected His ministry, or long to experience His power rightly—this message will point you back to the voice of Jesus and the Spirit’s mission to magnify Him.



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