Joh 15:26 | MHM | STEP | The Comforter Announced. In this section, Jesus prepares his disciples for the difficulties they will face when spreading the gospel. He knows they will meet strong opposition, but he reassures them that God has made a powerful plan to support them. The Holy Spirit, known as the Comforter, will be their main helper, and the disciples themselves will also be important witnesses for Jesus. These two kinds of testimony are what will keep the truth strong in the world. v. 26 : Jesus promises, When the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me (John 15:26 ). The Holy Spirit, also called the Spirit of truth, comes as a real person, not just a force. He comes from the Father, showing he is divine and eternal. Jesus also says, I will send him to you , meaning the Spirit comes both from the Father and through Jesus. The Spirit will come with greater power than ever before, to help the disciples teach, work miracles, and endure hardship. The Spirit’s special work is to be an advocate and comforter, helping believers and also standing up for Jesus in the world. Most importantly, the Spirit will be a witness for Jesus, making sure people know the truth about him. The Spirit inspired the apostles, helped them remember Jesus’ words, and gave them power to share the gospel. The Spirit is also the source of all true Christian strength and faith. Jesus promises, “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” The Holy Spirit will help the disciples testify about Jesus, even when the world is against them.

‏ John 15:26

The Comforter Announced.

In this section, Jesus prepares his disciples for the difficulties they will face when spreading the gospel. He knows they will meet strong opposition, but he reassures them that God has made a powerful plan to support them. The Holy Spirit, known as the Comforter, will be their main helper, and the disciples themselves will also be important witnesses for Jesus. These two kinds of testimony are what will keep the truth strong in the world.

v. 26: Jesus promises, When the Comforter is come, whom I will send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he shall testify of me (John 15:26 ^a). The Holy Spirit, also called the Spirit of truth, comes as a real person, not just a force. He comes from the Father, showing he is divine and eternal. Jesus also says, I will send him to you, meaning the Spirit comes both from the Father and through Jesus. The Spirit will come with greater power than ever before, to help the disciples teach, work miracles, and endure hardship. The Spirit’s special work is to be an advocate and comforter, helping believers and also standing up for Jesus in the world. Most importantly, the Spirit will be a witness for Jesus, making sure people know the truth about him. The Spirit inspired the apostles, helped them remember Jesus’ words, and gave them power to share the gospel. The Spirit is also the source of all true Christian strength and faith. Jesus promises, “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” The Holy Spirit will help the disciples testify about Jesus, even when the world is against them.