In the close of the foregoing chapter, our blessed Saviour had acquainted his disciples with the hatred and hard usage which they were likely to meet with in the world, and here he intimates to them the reason why he did so much insist upon the subject; namely, not to sadden their hearts, and grieve... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe here, how our Saviour again intimates to his disciples his speedy departure from them, and reproves them for being so saddened at it, and concerned for it, without considering the end and design of it, and the benefit and advantage they were to receive by it. Here we see how the disciples'... [ Continue Reading ]
In these words our Saviour urges his disciples to submit to his departure, as that which would make way for his sending the Comforter to them; which he assures them, would be of more advantage to them than his own stay and continuance amongst them. Thence learn, that the presence of the Holy Spirit... [ Continue Reading ]
In these and the following verses our Saviour acquaints his disciples with the advantages that will redound by the coming of the Comforter. First, the advantage to the world. Secondly, to the apostles. And, thirdly, to himself. To the world, 1. HE SHALL CONVINCE THEM OF SIN, RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND J... [ Continue Reading ]
The second benefit, which our Saviour declares was to be expected by the coming of the Holy Spirit, relates to the apostles themselves: HE SHALL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH; that is, into all truth necessary for you to know in order to salvation. This is. principal text which the papists bring for the... [ Continue Reading ]
Here Christ shews the advantage which would redound to himself by the coming of the Comforter; he declares that the Spirit should glorify him by his testimony, gifts, and miracles, and shall in all things accord with him, and thereby evidence that he hath his mission from him: HE SHALL RECEIVE OF MI... [ Continue Reading ]
In these words our holy Lord proceeds to comfort his disciples with. promise, that, however he was now to be removed from them, yet they should shortly see him again, namely, after his resurrection; it being impossible that he should be held by death, but must arise and go to his Father. His discipl... [ Continue Reading ]
At the first reading of John 16:23 there seems to be. contradiction in the words. Christ tells them in the former part of the verse, that they shall ask him nothing in that day; and yet promises that whatever they ask shall be given them, in the latter part of the verse. To resolve this, know that... [ Continue Reading ]
Here our Saviour tells his disciples that although he had spoken many things to them in dark parables and figurative expressions, yet now the time was approaching, namely, the Comforter's coming, when he would, by the Holy Ghost, clearly enlighten their understandings in the knowledge of divine myst... [ Continue Reading ]
AT THAT DAY YE SHALL ASK IN MY NAME; that is, after. have ascended into heaven, and have sent down the Holy Ghost upon you, you shall put up all your prayers and requests to God in my name; AND. SAY NOT THAT. WILL PRAY THE FATHER FOR YOU, FOR THE FATHER HIMSELF LOVETH YOU; that is,. need not tell yo... [ Continue Reading ]
Here observe, 1st.. proof of our Saviour's godhead; HE CAME FORTH FROM THE FATHER INTO THE WORLD; He came out from the Father in his incarnation, and came into the world to accomplish the work of our redemption. Learn hence, that Jesus Christ is true God, equal with the Father: for he was not only... [ Continue Reading ]
In the foregoing verse, the apostles made. full profession of their faith in Christ's divinity, and in Christ's omnipotency: NOW ARE WE SURE THAT THOU KNOWEST ALL THINGS, AND THAT THOU CAMEST FORTH FROM GOD. In this verse Christ intimates to them that their faith should be put to. great trial very... [ Continue Reading ]
These words are the conclusion of our Saviour's farewell sermon to his disciples, in which he declares to them, the inevitable necessity of the world's trouble: IN THE WORLD YE SHALL HAVE TRIBULATION; that is, while ye have to do with the men of the world, while ye have any thing to do with the thin... [ Continue Reading ]