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Paraclete. “Comforter”. Introduction: One of the most intimate names of God as He relates to the believer is the name Paraclete (Comforter). The name Paraclete comes from two Greek words which are Clete which means “ called ” and Para which means “ along with .”.
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Paraclete “Comforter”
Introduction: One of the most intimate names of God as He relates to the believer is the name Paraclete (Comforter)
The name Paraclete comes from two Greek words which are Clete which means “called” and Para which means “along with.”
Therefore, the blessed Spirit of God is in the world to dwell alongside the Christian as their consoler, helper, and strength.(John 14:15-27)
I. Who is the Paraclete?A. The Paraclete is the third person of the trinity (John 14:17.26 / 16:13)
I. Who is the Paraclete?B. The Comforter is the exact same kind, or equal, as Christ(John 14:16)
I. Who is the Paraclete?C. As Paraclete He is the earthly representative of the Father(John 14:18)
II. What is the Paraclete?A. He is there to represent us and present our needs to the Father as Jesus does in Heaven(Rom. 8:26,27 / Heb. 7:25)
II. What is the Paraclete?B. He is there to reveal to us God’s truth as our teacher(John 14:26 / 16:7-13)
II. What is the Paraclete?C. To remind us of Jesus(John 14:26 / 16:13)
II. What is the Paraclete?D. To remit comfort, encouragement, and consolation to the believer(John 14:18,27)
III. How does the Paraclete comfort us?A. By being our prayer partner(Rom. 8:26,27 / Phil. 4:6.7)
III. How does the Paraclete comfort us?B. By being our teacher(John 14:26)
III. How does the Paraclete comfort us?C. By being there when we are hurting(I Cor. 1:3-7)