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 The work and person of the Holy Spirit in John’s Gospel is grounded in the Old Testament. The Holy Spirit is the One who convicts of sin, glorifies the person of Jesus, and transforms believers into the Lord Jesus Christ's image. The Holy Spirit convicts people of their sin and points them towards Jesus in order that they may with confidence “draw near to the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). The Holy Spirit acts sovereignly to gives life, indwells and teaches the elect in order to deepen their understanding of the work of Jesus and then sends them out to testify about the glory of Jesus. John has intentionally demonstrated in his Gospel a view of the Holy Spirit that is relational, personal, and intimate: One who longs to breathe new life into those who come to Jesus and to sanctify the Beloved in the Word by washing them with the sanctifying power of the Word of God.

For further study in John's Gospel, one should consider exploring the Greek word Paraclete and the seven “I AM” statements. Concerning the Holy Spirit's role for further study, one should consider studying the relationship of John’s view of the Holy Spirit with that of the Book of Acts and his understanding and use of the Old Testament in his Gospel. Scholars of John have long noted that John is an artist weaving his story with increasing intensity and passion for getting his readers to understand who Jesus is, what He has done, and what He now demands.  John’s Gospel is a never-ending oasis that beckons Christians to study it to help them grow in the truth, beauty, and glory of Jesus. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, God's people are enabled to know and make known the supremacy of Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.


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