John 14:17

Verse

John 14:17

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

  • Holy Spirit
  • Truth
  • God
  • Christ
  • Guidance
Bebe's interpretation
Jesus instructs the disciples in this verse as He prepares them for His imminent arrest and execution. Here, He indicates that this is the Holy Spirit, which is available only to those who believe in Christ. When one professes faith in Christ, the Holy Spirit resides permanently in his or her heart.
In addition to the Lord's work for us, the Holy Spirit of Truth continues to work within us since the Cross and Resurrection. It is impossible for those who do not know the Holy Spirit to receive the Spirit of God. However, those who have placed their trust in Christ as Savior have access to the Holy Spirit. In other words, He has come to make our body His permanent residence, the Temple of God.
Just before Christ completed His work of redemption on Calvary's Cross, Christ promised His disciples that God the Holy Spirit would be within them. This promise was fulfilled at Pentecost, and from that day forward, all those who trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior have God, the Holy Spirit, with them forever.
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