Andrew J Willard

Hi everyone, I am a deaf Spirit-filled, born again Bible believer with a hearing heart of God/Jesus of Nazareth/Holy Spirit of God, and I love the book of John and chapter 14 of John. I thank Jesus of Nazareth for sending us Holy Spirit and indwelling us in the Spirit. Look at the AMP Bible - John 14:16, 26: another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, Standby) Isaiah 11:2 - look up in your concordances Holy Spirit/Spirit/Spirit..He’s our spokesperson/press secretary/chief of staff/Administration Assistant for Jesus of Nazareth. Fruit of the Spirit/Walk in the Spirit. Thank you, Spirit of Jesus of Nazareth, everlasting to everlasting! Andrew

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Tim Maas Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army

The Holy Spirit is called the Advocate (John 14:16) because He pleads or intercedes with God the Father on behalf of believers (since the Holy Spirit indwells them) with respect to the granting of mercy and forgiveness of sin by God. (As Paul noted in Romans 8:26, the Holy Spirit's intercession takes the form of "groanings too deep for words".) 

The Holy Spirit is called the Comforter (John 14:26) because His presence within believers is designed to comfort them in light of the fact that Christ is no longer visibly, physically present among them, and to remind them of the salvation and eternal life that Christ gained for them.

The Holy Spirit is called the Counselor because He reminds believers of Christ's teachings, and inspires them with words and guidance from God for occasions when they are called on to give a witness or account of their faith (Matthew 10:19-20).

May 30 2020 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report

Danny Hickman Supporter Believer in The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

He calls Him who He is, and He calls Him what He does. A prophet is called a prophet because he prophesies. A painter is called a painter because he paints. A painter might play basketball with his son, but he's still called a painter, not a basketball player. A prophet might work as a tent maker, but he's still called a prophet. 

John the Baptist was a prophet, but he wasn't called John the Prophet, but was called John the Baptist. Was his prophesying of less importance than his baptizing? I think not. He actually downplayed his baptism when he made this statement: "I baptize you with water, but one mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I'm not worthy to loose, He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire" (Lk 3:16). In saying this, John points out the supremacy of Jesus' ministry and Jesus' baptism. Maybe he should be called, 'John the Baptizing Prophet.' 

Isaiah 9:6 is prophesy of a better day to come for God's people. "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

I've heard two of those titles combined into one, (in certain newer translations) and the outcome was His name is "Wonderful Counselor." It's true that He is, but Isaiah meant that He would be known as a counselor and as being wonderful in a broader sense than just as a counselor. He is a wonderful provider, healer, friend, and most importantly, a wonderful Father. 

A father is a creator, an original individual. The Son that is prophesied by Isaiah to be born to the children of Israel, is said to be the Eternal Father and the Prince of Peace. 

Who is it, other than Jesus, that has ever been called the father and the prince? Isaiah says He's the King AND the Prince. 

When Jesus says He will send the Advocate, the Comforter and the Counselor, He summarizes by saying 'I won't leave you as orphans, I will come to you (John 14:18). 

He calls Him what He is and what He does. He then clarifies it by saying in essence, "I am He, We're the same." He says the Father will send Him in My name.Then He says, "I will come to you."

September 18 2020 • 1 response • Vote Up • Share • Report