But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
First, It is the gospel alone that presents the Spirit of God as a comforter to poor sinners. Indeed the comforting office of the Spirit is founded on the satisfaction of Jesus Christ. When Christ had shed his blood, and in it laid down upon the nail the full price of a sinner's peace with (iod ; then at his return to heaven he prays...
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20
The Spirit would refresh their memories of what Jesus taught over three years, recalling what they had forgotten, and He would unlock the meaning of those sayings they could not yet grasp. This promise gave them infallible guidance in organizing the church and recording the truths necessary for its life.
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Christ stood by every word He taught you while present with you, He ratified it all, wasted no moment of His time with you. But He has arranged for another Teacher: the Father sends the Holy Spirit in His name, as His agent and representative, to carry on His work in your absence and ripen all things for His return.
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Commenting on John 14:25-27