The Necessity of Christ’s Departure (Part 1)

The Necessity of Christ’s Departure—Part 1 (John 16:4b–11)

Introduction - John 13:36–38;  John 14:12

Three benefits of Jesus’ departure related to the coming of the Holy Spirit:

1) God’s Abiding Presence (4b–7)

      John 17:12

      John 16:17–18

      John 11:50

      John 7:37–39

      John 14:16–17

      Rom 8:9

      1 Cor 12:13

      John 14:23

2) Empowerment for Convicting Ministry (8–11)

      Acts 1:4–5, 8

      1 John 5:17

      John 15:22

      Matt 5:20

      Phil 3:9

      1 John 2:1

      John 7:23–24

      John 5:24

      John 8:42–45

      John 12:31

      John 15:26–27

3) The Record of Christ-Glorifying Revelation (12–15)