described quite extensively in the Gospel of John, chapters 14, 15, and 16. He is our Comforter, the One who comes alongside of us to help. The promise Christ made on that occasion was that He would abide with every believer "forev er." His work now is to reprove the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. "Our Lord de clared, "When He, the spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth for He shall not speak of Himself but He shall glorify me." That you feel His power still lack ing means you, with each of us, have room for growth and devel opment in your spiritual life (II Peter 3:18). Keep on yielding com pletely to Him and to His will. Give yourself over to Him daily and He will empower you. He has promised to give you power and strength. Do not depend on your feelings but rather depend on Him.
The other description emphasizes His perfect humanity. It is not lack ing in honor when you understand it. It comes originally from Daniel 7:13 and 14 where there is one like unto the Son of Man who comes to the ancient of days. In this great Messianic passage He is designated as the One who inherits rule over the earth. This is also true in Psalms 2 and 8. By becoming the Son of Abraham, Christ inherited all rule and sovereignty rights over the earth (Matthew 16:27). The climax is found in Matthew 25:31 "when the Son of Man shall come in His glory and all the holy angels with Him, then shall he sit on the throne of His glory." Q. " What is the Holy Spirit's func tion in this age of grace? I try to yield completely to Him but still I feel His power lacking in my life." A. The work of the Holy Spirit is
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