John 16:8
When he comes, he will show the world to be in the wrong about sin, about righteousness and about judgment:
Treated in 14 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Communion with God ·
Digression II: all solid wisdom laid up in Christ cites John xvi. 8
…sends his Spirit to convince the world of, — even “sin, righteousness, and judgment,” John xvi. 8. To know ourselves in reference unto these three, is a main part of true and sound…
- The Mortification of Sin in Believers ·
Act faith on Christ for the killing of thy sin cites John xvi. 8
…evident convictions. Now this is the proper work of the Spirit: “He convinces of sin,” John xvi. 8; he alone can do it. If men’s rational considerations, with the preaching of the letter…
- Communion with God ·
Of the things wherein we have communion with the Holy Ghost cites John xvi. 8
…the world (that is, many in it) by the preaching of the word; as he is promised to do, John xvi. 8. (2.) A teaching by the Spirit of sanctification; opening blind eyes, giving a new…
- Communion with God ·
Observations and inferences concerning the Spirit cites John xvi. 8–11
…as also to carry on and accomplish the whole work of the ministry to them committed, John xvi. 8–11; with all those eminent works and privileges before mentioned. And upon his ascension…
- The Bondage of the Will ·
Preface: Section I cites John xvi. 8
…word, the Spirit so asserts, that He comes upon the whole world and reproves them of sin (John xvi. 8) thus, as it were, provoking to battle. And Paul enjoins Timothy to reprove, and to be…
- The Pilgrim's Progress ·
The Fifth Stage cites John 16:8
…and sense of things worketh in him sorrow and shame for sin. Psa. 38:18; Jer. 31:19; John 16:8; Rom. 7:24; Mark 16:16; Gal. 2:16; Rev. 1:6. He findeth, moreover, revealed in him the…
- Real Questions – Book 2 ·
Who Is the Holy Spirit? cites John 16:8
…their need. He “will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment” (John 16:8). That uncomfortable sense that you need God is often His work. He gives new life. God…
- The Bruised Reed ·
The spiritual government of Christ is joined with judgment and wisdom cites John xvi. 8
…Hence it is promised by Christ, that the Holy Ghost shall convince the world of judgment, John xvi. 8; that is, that he is resolved to set up a throne of government, because the great lord of…
- Selected Sermons of George Whitefield ·
The Holy Spirit Convincing the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment cites John 16:8
John 16:8 — “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of…
- A Body of Divinity ·
Effectual Calling cites John 16:8
…Such as were never convinced are never called. ‘He shall convince the world of sin.’ John 16:8. Conviction is the first step in conversion. (2.) By the consequents, which are two. (1:)…
- Old Paths ·
The Holy Ghost cites John xvi. 8
…of sin, and true repentance for it. It is His special office to convince of sin. (John xvi. 8.) He shows the exceeding? holiness of God. He teaches the exceeding corruption and…
- Old Paths ·
Having the Spirit cites John xvi. 8
…Jesus promised He should fulfil. “When He is come, He shall reprove the world of sin.” (John xvi. 8.) He alone can open a man’s eyes to the real extent of His guilt and corruption before…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as Revealed in His Names cites John 16:7-9
…Holy Spirit is so-called because it is His work to bring sin to light, to convict of sin (John 16:7-9). When the Holy Spirit comes to us, the first thing that He does is to open our eyes to…
- The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit ·
The Holy Spirit Convicting the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment cites John 16:8-11
…The Holy Spirit is the one who brings us to this realization of our need. We read in John 16:8-11, “And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness a nd…