The Holy Spirit is Our Advocate

TRANSFORMED: The Holy Spirit is Our Advocate

March 2, 2025

Paraclete (“Advocate”) means “call .” It can refer to …

1. JESUS (1 John 2:1-2) – Picture a courtroom in which …

• God is the .
• We are the .
• Satan is the . (Revelation 12:10)
• Jesus is our . (2 Corinthians 5:21)

2. THE HOLY SPIRIT.

• The Holy Spirit increases our . (John 14:15-17,23-27)
  • Good teaching doesn’t just dump information; it new insight with what we already know.
• The Holy Spirit establishes our . (Romans 8:14-17)
  • What identifies us as God’s children is whether we’re by His Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit translates our . (Romans 8:26-27)
  • The Holy Spirit knows our , and He knows God’s , and He bridges the gap.
• The Holy Spirit empowers our . (John 15:26-27; 16:7-11; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8)
  • You and I, empowered by the , are God’s plan for sharing His message of love, reconciliation, and with the people within our sphere of influence.

BIG IDEA: The Holy Spirit is our Advocate in living for God.