Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

The Spirit of Truth

By what other title is the Comforter designated? BR-ASI9 115.9

“But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me.” John 15:26. BR-ASI9 115.10

What did Jesus say the Spirit of truth would do? BR-ASI9 116.1

“Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come.” John 16:13. BR-ASI9 116.2

Note.—The Spirit speaks (1 Timothy 4:1); teaches (1 Corinthians 2:3); bears witness (Romans 8:16); makes intercession (Romans 8:26); distributes the gifts (1 Corinthians 12:11); and invites the sinner (Revelation 22:17). BR-ASI9 116.3

Why cannot the world receive Him? BR-ASI9 116.4

“Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him.” John 14:17. BR-ASI9 116.5

How has God revealed to us the hidden things of the kingdom? BR-ASI9 116.6

“But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:10. BR-ASI9 116.7

Who moved upon the prophets to give their messages? BR-ASI9 116.8

“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21. BR-ASI9 116.9

After Pentecost, how was the gospel preached? BR-ASI9 116.10

“With the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven.” 1 Peter 1:12. BR-ASI9 116.11