Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:”
John 16:8 · KJV
What are the three things in John 16?
Read verses 9–11 one line at a time. Sin points to the refusal to believe in Jesus. Righteousness is connected to Jesus going to the Father. Judgment centers on the ruler of this world being judged. Christ is at the center of all three.
What can conviction produce in a person?
Acts 2 describes listeners being cut to the heart and asking what to do. Peter answers with a concrete invitation to repent and be baptized. Second Corinthians 7 distinguishes sorrow that leads to repentance from sorrow that remains destructive. The way forward includes honest confession and an actual change of direction.
Put it into practice
If a specific wrong comes to mind, name it in prayer. Ask what repair, apology, or change in conduct is possible today.
Read the Scripture passages
- John 16:7-11 · KJV
- Acts 2:36-41 · KJV
- Romans 8:1-4 · KJV
- 2 Corinthians 7:8-11 · KJV
