The Promise of the Holy Spirit

Parable★★★★

Jesus promised to send another comforter after he left. He said it was expedient for him to go away because if he didn’t leave, the Comforter could not come. This is like a church finding a successor pastor when one leaves; Jesus needed to leave so that the Holy Spirit could take his place and continue his work.

Augsburger, Dan, “The Godhead Part 4” (AudioVerse teaching 29260).

The point

Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit after leaving, emphasizing that His departure was necessary for the Spirit's arrival. This is likened to a church finding a successor pastor.

Scripture

John 14:26

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AdultsYouth

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Uplifting

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about 1 min · 58 words

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Succession Promise Holy Spirit Christ's Ministry Jesus Jesus Christ Scripture Interpretation

▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Augsburger, Dan — “The Godhead Part 4” ↗

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