Difficult circumstances are inevitable in this world, and problem solving often calls for the assistance of an advocate. Roles of an advocate include teaching others to struggle well with life, defending the defenseless, illuminating others to the truth, and representing a person or group to others. The role of an advocate can be formally … Continue reading What Does the Paraclete Do?
Who is the Paraclete?
Christians refer to the Holy Spirit as the Paraclete. Paraclete comes from the Greek word paraklētos, which refers to “one who appears in another’s behalf” like a “mediator, intercessor, [or] helper.”1 Jesus Christ speaks of the Paraklētos in John 14-16. Here the Greek is translated “Helper” in the English Standard Version.2 Nevertheless, the Paraclete spoken about by … Continue reading Who is the Paraclete?
What Three Things Do We Need to Know About the Holy Spirit?
Today, I want to layout three important truths about the Holy Spirit. There reason I believe it is necessary to address them is that there is so much confusion and misinformation about the Spirit. For example, the Jehovah’s Witnesses at the door will say, “The holy spirit is God’s power in action, his active force,” … Continue reading What Three Things Do We Need to Know About the Holy Spirit?
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