Difference between revisions of "Comforter"

<p> Greek [[Paraclete]] an advocate, teacher, or consoler. This title is given to our Savior: "We have an advocate (paraclete) with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous," &nbsp;1 John 2:1 . But more frequently it designates the Holy Spirit. He is the "other Comforter," succeeding Christ, the great promised blessing of the Christian church, &nbsp;John 14:16,17,26 &nbsp; 15:1-27 &nbsp; 16:1-33 &nbsp; Luke 24:29 &nbsp; Acts 1:4 . The English word Comforter does not adequately describe the office of the Paraclete, who was not only to console, but to aid and direct them, as Christ had done. The disciples found the promise fulfilled to them. The Comforter aided them when called before councils; guided them into all truth respecting the plan of salvation; brought to their remembrance the words and deeds of Christ; and revealed to them things to come. His presence was accompanied by signal triumphs of grace, and made amends for the absences of Christ. The church is still under the dispensation of the Comforter, and still he convinces the world of sin, of righteousness, and of the judgement to come. </p>

<p> See [[Holy Spirit]]  </p>

<p> ''''' kum´fẽr ''''' - ''''' tẽr ''''' : This is translation of the word παράκλητος , <i> ''''' paráklētos ''''' </i> , in the Johannine writings. In the [[Gospel]] it occurs in &nbsp;John 14:16 , &nbsp;John 14:26; &nbsp;John 15:26; &nbsp;John 16:7 , and refers to the Holy Spirit. The word means literally, "called to one's side" for help. The translation "Comforter" covers only a small part of the meaning as shown in the context. The word "Helper" would be a more adequate translation. The Spirit does a great deal for disciples besides comforting them, although to comfort was a part of His work for them. The Spirit guides into truth; indeed, He is called the Spirit of truth. He teaches and quickens the memory of disciples and glorifies Christ in them. He also has a work to do in the hearts of unbelievers, convicting the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment (Jn 14 through 16). The Comforter remains permanently with disciples after He comes in response to the prayers of Christ. The word <i> ''''' paraklētos ''''' </i> does not occur elsewhere in the [[Scriptures]] except in &nbsp;1 John 2:1 . In &nbsp;Job 16:2 the active form of the word ( <i> ''''' paraklētos ''''' </i> is passive) is found in the plural, where Job calls his friends "miserable comforters." The word "Comforter" being an inadequate, and the word "Helper" a too indefinite, translation of the word in the Gospel of John, it would probably be best to transfer the Greek word into English in so far as it relates to the Holy Spirit (see Paraclete ). </p> <p> In &nbsp;1 John 2:1 the word <i> ''''' paraklētos ''''' </i> refers to Christ: "If any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous." Here the translation Advocate is quite correct. As the next verse shows the writer has in mind the intercession of Christ for [[Christians]] on the basis of His mediatorial work: "And he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world" (&nbsp;1 John 2:2 ). See Advocate; Holy Spirit; Paraclete . </p>