The Helper, Comforter, and Guide
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. Thank You that You have not left us alone to live the Christian life in our own strength. Thank You for giving us the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, guide us, teach us, and transform us. As we study today, help us understand who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the life of every believer. Open our hearts to His leading and help us walk faithfully with You.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Primary Text
John 14:16-17
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”
Introduction
One of the greatest gifts God gives to every believer is the Holy Spirit.
When a person trusts in Jesus Christ, God does not simply forgive their sins and leave them to live the Christian life on their own.
He gives them His Spirit to dwell within them.
The Holy Spirit is God’s presence in the life of every believer. He teaches, guides, convicts, comforts, strengthens, and empowers Christians to follow Christ.
The Christian life was never intended to be lived by human effort alone.
It is lived through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is not merely a force, influence, or power.
The Holy Spirit is God.
He is the third Person of the Trinity.
The Bible reveals one God who exists eternally as:
- God the Father
- God the Son
- God the Holy Spirit