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17661 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 101.12 (William Warren Prescott)
… and comforter, and hence his own words in John 14:16-20, where our Lord implies that he in himself the Comforter, but will come to his disciples in the abiding …
17662 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 129.6 (William Warren Prescott)
… . Wherefore comfort one another with these words.’ On the rocky Patmos the beloved disciple hears the promise, ‘Surely I come quickly,’ and his longing response …
17663 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 171.1 (William Warren Prescott)
… , the Comforter, can such a message be effectively given, and the promise of his presence should be claimed with an unwavering faith.”
17664 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.1 (William Warren Prescott)
1. When Christ was about to leave the world, he promised that the Father would send “another Comforter” to take his place. John 14:16 .
17665 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.2 (William Warren Prescott)
2. In his talk with his disciples, Christ called the Comforter the Holy Spirit, and the Spirit of truth. John 14:26; 15:26 .
17666 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.3 (William Warren Prescott)
3. Through the coming of this Comforter, Christ would come to dwell in believers. Compare John 14:17 and 20, and observe that the Spirit of truth “in you” ( verse 17 ) is the same as “I in you” ( verse 20 ). John 14:18 .
17667 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.4 (William Warren Prescott)
4. Christ thus present by the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, the world cannot receive, because it deals with tangible and visible things, but his presence is real to the believing disciple. John 14:17, 22, 23 .
17668 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.5 (William Warren Prescott)
5. Recognizing his equality with his Father, Christ told the disciples~ that he would send the Comforter to them after his departure from them. John 16:7 .
17669 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 176.6 (William Warren Prescott)
… translated “Comforter” in John 14:26 as is translated “advocate” in 1 John 2 : l.)
17670 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 177.1 (William Warren Prescott)
… another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him, but …
17671 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 177.4 (William Warren Prescott)
… the Comforter, ‘the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father.’ It is plainly declared regarding the Holy Spirit, that in his work of guiding men into all …
17672 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 178 (William Warren Prescott)
The Comforter and Christ
17673 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 178.2 (William Warren Prescott)
… the Comforter from himself, he also identifies him with himself: ‘I will not leave you orphans: I will come to you.’ John 14:18. By common consent this promise refers …
17674 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 178.3 (William Warren Prescott)
… another Comforter,” but later he said, ‘I will send him unto you.” This is one of the many incidental evidences that even while he was here on the earth Christ assumed …
17675 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 179.1 (William Warren Prescott)
… ‘another Comforter,’ in view of the distinction which we observe in the blessings proceeding from each.”
17676 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 179.6 (William Warren Prescott)
… , the Comforter, with us, and shall be wonderfully aided to discover Christ in his word: and in Christ the Father will be revealed to us, and in all this nothing …
17677 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 180.1 (William Warren Prescott)
… , the Comforter will be sent in answer to the prayer of faith. Circumstances may separate us from every earthly friend; but no circumstance, no distance, can …
17678 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 182.14 (William Warren Prescott)
“He teaches, and comforts, and guides us into all truth. He sheds abroad the love of God in the heart.
17679 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 183 (William Warren Prescott)
LESSON SIXTY-FIVE The Coming of the Comforter
17680 The Doctrine of Christ, p. 183.7 (William Warren Prescott)
1. Just before his ascension, Christ instructed his disciples to remain in Jerusalem until the promised Comforter should come to them. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4 .