"And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment..." John 16:8
A commentary by John MacArthur states that, while the word convict has two meanings, the "act of convincing" works best in this passage since the purpose of the Holy Spirit is "not condemnation but conviction of the need for the Savior." In regards to the word "sin", MacArthur points out that the singular indicates a specific sin is being referenced; i.e. that of not believing in Jesus as Messiah and Son of God. What ultimately condemns people is their unwillingness to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior.
INTERCESSIONS: (taken from the above verse)
- that this week the hardness of unbelieving hearts will be shattered as the Holy Spirit convicts people of their need for the Savior Jesus Christ.
Side note: Thanks to those who emailed for encouragement in studying the Bible...hope you received my response and are enthusiastically seeking God!
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