Published by Vince Baker Ministries ·
“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”
John 16:13 · KJV
What did the promise mean to the disciples?
Jesus says there are things they cannot yet bear. After His death and resurrection, the Spirit helps them understand what Jesus has done. The promise explains how the disciples can remain faithful witnesses when Jesus is no longer physically beside them.
How do we test a claim about the truth?
First John 4 tells believers to test spirits and asks what a message confesses about Jesus Christ. Acts 17 shows people examining the Scriptures after hearing a teacher. These passages give a practical pattern: identify the claim, compare it with Scripture in context, and seek mature counsel.
Put it into practice
Take one spiritual statement you have heard recently. Write down the Bible text offered for it, read the whole paragraph, and ask how the claim honors Jesus.
Read the Scripture passages
- John 14:16-17 · KJV
- John 16:12-15 · KJV
- John 17:17 · KJV
- 1 John 4:1-6 · KJV
- Acts 17:10-12 · KJV
