Rhapsody of Realities 7 September 2024: The Holy Spirit Convicts the World
Scripture: And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment (John 16:8).
The Lord Jesus made the statement above in one of the last meetings He had with His disciples before He was crucified. During the long teaching, which started in the 13th chapter, He told them He was going away and the disciples were puzzled. Then, He said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive…” (John 14:16-17).
In subsequent verses, He told them who the Comforter is: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost…” (John 14:26). This was the same person He was referring to in chapter 16 when He said, “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment” (John 16:8). What did He mean by this statement?
The word “reprove” is translated from the Greek word “elegcho”, which means “to convict” or “to convince.” This is the work of the Holy Spirit. When Jesus preached, many didn’t believe. Even though certain individuals believed and received miracles, the people generally didn’t believe.
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The Bible says, “But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him” (John 12:37). They weren’t convicted. Why? Because the Holy Spirit hadn’t been poured out on the people. But Jesus said when the Holy Spirit comes, He will convict the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Today, men can be convicted in their hearts— convinced—when they hear the Word of God because the Holy Spirit has been poured out. The reason you’re convinced that Jesus is the Son of God even though you haven’t seen Him is because the Holy Spirit brought that revelation to your Spirit. It wasn’t a man that convinced you; the Holy Spirit did that in your heart. You believe because He helped you to believe.
That’s why when you go out to win souls, it’s important to do so by the power of the Holy Spirit. He’s the one who convicts the people; He convinces those listening to you and makes them believe. Glory to God!
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit around the world today as your children proclaim the Gospel everywhere; our listeners are convinced and converted. There’s a great harvest of souls into the Kingdom today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
John 14:16-17
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever—
17 The Spirit of Truth, Whom the world cannot receive (welcome, take to its heart), because it does not see Him or know and recognize Him. But you know and recognize Him, for He lives with you [constantly] and will be in you.
John 14:26
But the Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, Standby), the Holy Spirit, Whom the Father will send in My name [in My place, to represent Me and act on My behalf], He will teach you all things. And He will cause you to recall (will remind you of, bring to your remembrance) everything I have told you.
John 16:8 AMPC
And when He comes, He will convict and convince the world and bring demonstration to it about sin and about righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God) and about judgment:
1 – YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1 & Proverbs 20-21
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 & Jeremiah 25
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