Peace, Love, & the Holy Spirit

Good evening! Last Sunday, Pastor Alan shared another wonderful teaching in the book of John. He continued his lessons on what occurred in the Upper Room, focusing this week on “Peace, Love, and the Holy Spirit.” To listen to this message from John 14, simply click play on the audio player below. I’ve also included Pastor Alan’s outline with links to the verses on Bible Gateway. Enjoy!

The Upper Room, part IV: Peace, Love, and the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-28

1. Jesus’ words on love. (John 14:15, 21-24, 28)
   • Love is connected to obedience.
     • John 14:15
     • 1 John 2:4-6
   • Love is the compelling force and the cause of the effect of keeping Christ’s commands.
     • 2 Corinthians 5:14
   • Love rejoices over whatever glorifies God.
     • John 14:28
     • The Prodigal Son
2. Jesus’ words on the Spirit. (John 14:16-20, 25-26)
   • Various translations of John 14:16
     • Advocate, Counselor, Helper, Paraclete
     • The idea is this: Jesus will send the Spirit as His ambassador (notice the word “another”). As that ambassador, He:
       • reveals truth
       • brings truth to remembrance
       • indwells
       • gives guidance and strength when we are helpless (as orphans)
       • is instrumental in our salvation (John 3:6-8; John 6:63)
       • sanctifies us/helps us become more like Christ (Galatians 5:22-26)
       • gives gifts to serve God & others (Romans 12:6-13)
   • Father’s Day note: It’s tough to lose a person you turned to the most for strength and guidance. The disciples had Jesus as their spiritual father for strength and guidance. He was going to leave them physically but would be with them always through the Holy Spirit.
3. Jesus’ words on peace (John 14:27-28)
   • Peace is linked to Jesus
   • There are two kinds of peace (worldly peace & godly peace)
   • Peace can’t really be found without being right with God and living in faith to God (Matthew 5:2-10).
     • “Trust & Obey”
     • “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
   • Romans 5:1-5 ties it all together.

Father’s Day note: What is the legacy we would most like to leave behind? Jesus leaves us peace. Are we peacemakers?

Conclusion: Are our lives marked by a sense of peace and obedient love and being guided by the Spirit?