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This past Sunday, we explored Jesus' promise to send the Holy Spirit as our Helper - not just as a comforting presence, but as the one who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Just as passengers on a turbulent flight suddenly pay attention to safety instructions when they realize the seriousness of their situation, the Holy Spirit awakens us to the reality of our spiritual condition and points us to the only safety found in Jesus Christ. This truth has profound implications for our spiritual life: we are not alone in our witness, our conviction of sin is evidence of God's grace working in us, and the same Spirit who raised Christ from the dead dwells in us to guide us into all truth.

Sermon Series: 
John: The Explicit Gospel
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit
Key Passage:  John 16:4-15

Key Takeaways

  1. The Holy Spirit was given for our good and God's glory
  2. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin
  3. The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth

Discussion Questions

  1. What does it mean that the Holy Spirit "convicts" the world? How is this different from simply "feeling guilty"?
  2. The sermon mentioned three things the Holy Spirit convicts concerning: sin, righteousness, and judgment (verses 9-11). Can someone explain each of these in their own words?
  3. The sermon stated: "All of Scripture points to Jesus." How does this truth affect the way you read the Old Testament? Can you think of examples?
  4. Jesus said the Holy Spirit "will guide you into all truth" (v. 13). In what areas of your life do you need the Holy Spirit's guidance right now?
  5. How would you explain the "great exchange" (Jesus took our sin; we receive His righteousness) to someone who's never heard it?
  6. Have you ever experienced a moment when you suddenly became aware of spiritual danger or the seriousness of eternity? What awakened you?
  7. Share about a time when you felt the Holy Spirit convicting you of sin. How did you respond? What was the outcome?
  8. The sermon emphasized that the Holy Spirit doesn't just make us "feel bad" but renders a verdict of guilty before a holy God. How does understanding this legal aspect of conviction change your view of the gospel?
  9. Paul said his preaching was "not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power" (1 Corinthians 2:4). When have you seen the Holy Spirit work powerfully despite human weakness?
  10. Pastor Nick confessed his dependence on the Holy Spirit every time he preaches. How can you cultivate this same dependence in your daily life and service?
As we move forward this week, may we live with the awareness that we carry the Helper with us. When you face trials, remember you're not alone. When you encounter opportunities to share the gospel, remember it's not your eloquence but the Spirit's power that opens blind eyes. And when you're tempted to drift from truth, remember the Spirit is faithful to guide you back to Jesus.

The plane is going down—none of us are getting out of this life alive. But praise God, we have the safety instructions of the gospel, and we have the Helper to awaken others around us to this glorious truth.