Conservative Friends Bible Study of The Gospel of John #27

About this episode

The episode explores John 16:5-33, discussing the significance of Jesus' departure and the coming of the Advocate, while connecting translation choices to lived faith.

John 16:5-33 We read John 16 closely in Greek and wrestle with why Jesus says it is better that he goes away so the Advocate can come. We connect word choices in translation to lived faith, where the Spirit’s inward work becomes the deepest source of conviction, clarity, and peace. • Symphero as advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful • Why Jesus’ departure makes room for the Spirit of truth • Belief as trust and confidence in a condemned and crucified man • Mirac...

Topics covered

• Bible study
• Gospel of John
• Greek language
• Holy Spirit
• faith
• conviction
• peace

Keywords

• John 16
• Advocate
• translation
• faith
• conviction
• Holy Spirit
• peace

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gospel of John

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