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He Will Guide You Into All Truth (Lesson 2) Series
Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.
INTRODUCTION
Outline.
2. He Will Guide You into All Truth
Remarks.
1. This is the second lesson, in this sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” Recall, Jesus said to them: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come,” John 16:13. This will be a discussion of the “mystery of Christ,” 1 Timothy 3:16.
2. We will discuss the promise of Jesus: “He will guide them into all truth;” when He made His initial advent into the world, to begin His set-up, of the kingdom of God. The Spirit would teach the apostles, the “pattern of conversion,” as he guided them “into all truth.” If our Lord promises that the Spirit would guide them into "all truth," that means all truth had not yet been revealed unto them.
3. This would be the divine work of the Holy Spirit; to "dwell in them, teach them, remind them, testify of Him,” and finally, “guide them into all truth,” John 14:17; John 14:26; John 15:26; and John 16:13. That these believers; might become Disciples of Christ. With this brief introduction, let’s consider the second lesson in this sermon-series: “He will guide you into all truth.”
BODY OF LESSON
II HE WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH
A. He will guide you. John continues: "Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth has come, He will guide you into all truth, for He shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall he speak...," John 16:13. The Lord is making some profound statements in this verse. Consider—
1. First, “He will guide or direct you.” We have seen this promise earlier in the lesson, in John 14:26. He shall teach you all things and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Jesus spoke to them regarding this help during His ministry among them.
2. Further, Jesus said taught them: “And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say,” Luke 12:11-12. These things He promises, at the time of their arrest:
a. One, “take no thought how or what thing ye shall answer.”
b. Two, “nor what ye shall say.”
c. Three, “for the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour.”
d. Four, “what ye ought to say.”
3. Finally, Jesus explained to them: “But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist,” Luke 21:12-15.
4. B. W. Johnson wrote: “Ye shall be brought before governors...the civil tribunals, like criminals... and (before) kings. This was fulfilled in the case of James, the brother of John (Acts 12:2), and Paul (Acts 26:1). Take no thought how or what ye shall speak... The Holy Spirit will give them utterance when they make their defense before civil magistrates,” Page 75.
5. Conclusion: These apostles would be brought before governors, tribunals, and kings, like common criminals, for the name of Jesus Christ. The Lord said: don't try to prepare your case; the Holy Spirit will be your attorney during these times of interrogation and trials. He will speak for you; by giving you the words to say, that will confound adversaries and, put to silence, their accusers. Now, it will be here that some of you will find fault with the lesson. However, we must stand in confirmation and defense of the gospel, Philippians 1:7; Philippians 1:17.
B. Into all truth. Jesus promises: “The Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth," John 16:13. This verse is vitally important because it established; that not all truth was yet revealed. I wish I had some help! What truth is it; that the Lord is promising in this verse? Is there, however, truth to be yet revealed? If so, what is it?
1. The Spirit of truth; was to guide the apostles into all truth. Recall, Jesus said unto them: “I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now,” John 16:12. Their cup was full! Perhaps, even running over!
2. The truth that makes you free. Then said Jesus: “To those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” John 8:31-32. He said further: “If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed,” John 8:36. The Lord tells these believing Jews if ye abide (continue) in my word:
