John 16:10-15
Main Idea:
The Holy Spirit strips away false righteousness, exposes coming judgment, and leads sinners into truth so that Jesus Christ alone may be glorified
I. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD CONCERNING TRUE RIGHTEOUSNES
Verse 10: “Concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see Me no longer.”
1. The World’s False Verdict on Christ
2. The Father’s Vindication of Christ
3. The Believer’s Need for Christ’s Righteousness
II. THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVICTS THE WORLD CONCERNING JUDGMENT
Verse 11: “Concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.”
1. The Certainty of Judgment
2. The Defeat of Satan
3. The Comfort and Urgency This Creates
III. THE HOLY SPIRIT’S GREAT PURPOSE IS TO GLORIFY CHRIST
Verse 14: “He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you.”
1. The Limits of the Disciples
Verse 12: “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.”
2. The Guidance of the Spirit into Truth
Jesus promises, “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth” (v.13)
3. The Glory of Christ!
Conclusion
“He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30)