Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Part Five—The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit and His Work

The Comforter

What precious promise did Jesus make to His disciples shortly before His crucifixion? BR-ASI9 115.1

“I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever.” John 14:16. BR-ASI9 115.2

Why was it necessary for Christ to go away? BR-ASI9 115.3

“Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send Him unto you.” John 16:7. BR-ASI9 115.4

Who is the Comforter, and what was He to do? BR-ASI9 115.5

“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.” John 14:26, R.V. BR-ASI9 115.6

What other work was the Comforter to do? BR-ASI9 115.7

“And when He is come, He will reprove [“convince” margin] the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.” John 16:8. BR-ASI9 115.8