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• Hill, Michael (1942-)

• 1992-10-29

• Moore Theological College

• Three elements receive attention in the introduction of the Gospel: power, grace, and fidelity. These are central to understanding the gospel, as the passage outlines and summarises the ministry of Jesus. Unless Jesus goes, the Spirit cannot be sent to the believer’s advantage. The Paraclete is to be understood as advocate, comforter, strengthener, and guide, empowering the disciples to follow Jesus’ commands. The sending of the Spirit accomplishes three things: conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Conviction involves exposing, convincing, and convicting regarding sin. Sin, according to John, is disbelief in Jesus, who expresses the character and purposes of God. It is a denial of the need for God’s power, grace, and fidelity, substituting human glory for God’s glory. Belief involves active trust in Jesus in response to His fidelity, power, and grace, engaging the whole person rather than mere intellectual assent. People turn away from God because their eyes are blinded to the truth. John’s Gospel depicts distrust as generating unbelief, showing that sin results from rejecting Jesus Christ as Lord. As the Gospel concludes, the proper response to Jesus’ works is faith and belief.

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