The Spirit who is here - Malcolm Round
About this episode
Malcolm Round discusses the role of the Holy Spirit as a friend and its implications for personal faith.
John's Gospel records Jesus using the Greek word paraclete four times, translated into English differently depending on the Bible version, e.g. Advocate, Helper, Comforter, Intercessor, Counsellor, Strengthener. Perhaps the best word for our experience of the Holy Spirit is Friend, and we better understand the other translations when seen through the lens of a close friend. We learn that the Holy Spirit is "another friend", the same as Jesus; that he is our "forever friend" - always with us; and that he is our closest friend - so close he is even within us. So what is your experience of the Holy Spirit right now? We can ask for a fresh filling with our Friend today.
People in this episode
Guest: Malcolm Round
Topics covered
- Holy Spirit
- Friendship with God
- Christian faith
- Spiritual experience
- Biblical interpretation
Keywords
- Holy Spirit
- friend
- Christianity
- John's Gospel
- spirituality
- advocate
- comforter
- helper
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John's Gospel, Holy Spirit, Advocate, Helper, Comforter, Intercessor, Counsellor, Strengthener
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