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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:9

Verse 9 9.Of sin. It now remains that we see what it is to convince of sin Christ appears to make unbelief the only cause of sin, and this is tortured by commentators in various ways; but, as I have already said, I do not intend to detail the opinions which have been held and advanced. First, it ought to be observed, that the judgment of the Spirit commences with the demonstration of sin; for the commencement of spiritual instruction is, that men born in sin have nothing in them but what leads... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:10

Verse 10 10.Of righteousness. We must attend to the succession of steps which Christ lays down. He now says that the world must be convinced of righteousness; for men will never hunger and thirst for righteousness, but, on the contrary, will disdainfully reject all that is said concerning it, if they have not been moved by a conviction of sin As to believers particularly, we ought to understand that they cannot make progress in the Gospel till they have first been humbled; and this cannot take... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:11

Verse 11 11.Of judgment. Those who understand the word ( κρίσεως) judgment as signifying condemnation, have some argument on their side; for Christ immediately adds, that the prince of this world hath been judged But I prefer a different opinion, namely, that, the light of the Gospel having been kindled, the Spirit manifests that the world has been brought into a state of good order by the victory of Christ, by which he overturned the authority of Satan; as if he had said, that this is a true... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:12

Verse 12 12.I have still many things to say to you. Christ’s discourse could not have so much influence over his disciples, as to prevent their ignorance from still keeping them in perplexity about many things; and not only so, but they scarcely obtained a slight taste of those things which ought to have imparted to them full satisfaction, had it not been for the obstruction arising from the weakness of the flesh. It was, therefore, impossible but that the consciousness of their poverty should... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:13

Verse 13 13.But when he is come, the Spirit of truth. The Spirit, whom Christ promised to the apostles, is declared to be perfect Master or Teacher (96) of truth And why was he promised, but that they might deliver from hand to hand the wisdom which they had received from him? The Spirit was given to them, and under his guidance and direction they discharged the office to which they had been appointed. He will lead you into all truth. That very Spirit had lead them into all truth, when they... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:14

Verse 14 14.He will glorify me Christ now reminds them that the Spirit will not come to erect any new kingdom, but rather to confirm the glory which has been given to him by the Father. For many foolishly imagine that Christ taught only so as to lay down the first lessons, and then to send the disciples to a higher school. In this way they make the Gospel to be of no greater value than the Law, of which it is said that it was a schoolmaster of the ancient people, (Galatians 3:24.) This error... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:5-11

The rectory of the disciples. Jesus now describes the power which will gain their victory over the world. I. THE POWER WHICH WILL GIVE THE VICTORY . 1. The disciples were too absorbed by the sorrows of the approaching separation to think of anything but themselves . "But now I go my way to him that sent me; and none of you asketh me, Whither goest thou? Bat because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart." 2. The expediency of his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

Though you are crushed with a sense of your approaching bereavement, and so imperfectly apprehend the conditions of your future power and the method which it is incumbent upon me to adopt for your consolation and the completion of my earthly work, nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is wonderful that he who is the Truth itself should have needed, in such various forms, to have reiterated and affirmed the supreme right he possessed to claim their acceptance of his veracity. The truth, then,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

The advantages of Christ's departure. The world enjoyed many benefits by reason of Christ's presence: he healed the sick, and taught the ignorant, and was a kind, wise, and faithful Friend to all men. How much more were the disciples of Jesus indebted to that presence! His intimate friends owed their all, their very selves, to him, and could not look forward to losing him without dismay. "My Savior, can it ever be, That I should gain by losing thee?" Yet our Lord taught that it was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

The expediency of Christ ' s departure . We shall elucidate the truths of the text by the following remarks. I. THAT THE MISSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS ESSENTIAL TO THE GREAT PLAN OF REDEMPTION . "The Comforter will not come," implying that his coming was essential to the carrying on of the good work in them and through them. 1. As the Divine Revealer . Christ revealed the Father; the Spirit was to reveal Christ. This revelation involves: 2.... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:14

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:5-11

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7

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