John 16:5-11
Jesus said to his disciples: "Now I am going to the one who sent me, and not one of you asks me, 'Where are you going?' But because I told you this, grief has filled your hearts. But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. And when he comes he will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and condemnation: sin, because they do not believe in me; righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will no longer see me; condemnation, because the ruler of this world has been condemned."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for those who struggle with depression.
"These verses illustrate the forensic character of the Paraclete's role: in the forum of the disciples' conscience he prosecutes the world. He leads believers to see (a) that the basic sin was and is refusal to believe in Jesus; (b) that, although Jesus was found guilty and apparently died in disgrace, in reality righteousness has triumphed, for Jesus has returned to his Father; (c) finally, that it is the ruler of this world, Satan, who has been condemned through Jesus' death." - New American Bible Commentary
Last night, after listening to an excellent talk regarding the Da Vinci Code, I was talking to a friend of mine. As we were talking, we discussed why so many people are interested in "conspiracy theories" regarding Christ?
It reminded me of Adam and Eve: the desire to be equal to God. If Jesus Christ is a hoax, what does that mean for all mankind?
We know that Jesus Christ is not a hoax. We know that He is fully human and fully divine. We know this through The Holy Spirit, and we will continue to grow in faith through Him. Take care and God Bless.
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