The Spirit of Truth — What Jesus Actually Said Would Come
The Promise In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes a remarkable statement to his disciples. He tells them that his departure is not a loss—it is necessary for something greater to arrive: "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away ; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." — John 16:7 Jesus says it is better for him to leave. Why? Because someone—or something—else must come. And that arrival depends on his departure.
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The Promise In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes a remarkable statement to his disciples. He tells them that his departure is not a loss—it is necessary for something greater to arrive: "Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is to your advantage that I go away ; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." — John 16:7 Jesus says it is better for him to leave. Why? Because someone—or something—else must come. And that arrival depends on his departure. The Spirit of Truth Jesus gives this coming figure a specific name: "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth , for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come." — John 16:13 Let's examine what Jesus says about this figure: 1. "The Spirit of Truth" Not a spirit of comfort.
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