It is never
applied to the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to mankind in
general. It is promised only to the chosen, and Jesus tells them that
_the world_ can not receive "him."
This Paraclete is a distinct gift to the twelve, to take the place of
the personal presence and guidance of the leader who is preparing to
leave them.
What is the nature of this promised one? By examining the lexicons we
find that Paraclete is:
1. One called or sent to assist another.
2. One who pleads the cause of another.
3. A monitor.
4. An instructor.
5. A guide.
6. A helper.
7. A supporter.
8. A comforter.
Of this Paraclete Jesus says:
1. Whom the world _can not receive_.
2. He dwelleth with _you_ and shall be in _you_.
3. He shall teach _you_ all things.
4. He shall bring all things to _your_ remembrance whatsoever I have
spoken unto _you_.
5. He shall testify of me.
6. He shall convict the world of sin.
7. He shall convict the world of righteousness.
8. He shall convict the world of judgment.
9. He shall guide _you_ into all truth.
10. He shall show _you_ things to come.
11. He shall receive of mine and show it _unto you_.
Here we have eleven distinct things that the Paraclete is to do for the
apostles.
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