Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit Changes Minds

“When H

e [the Holy Spirit] comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness.”

John 16:8, NIV

Jesus Christ was crucified as a criminal, as a blaspheming heretic, as an enemy of Rome and of God. What changed the world’s opinion of Him? Why does He go down in history as a good Man? Or a great Prophet? Why do people put their trust in a crucified Jew two thousand years after He lived on earth? The change in opinion was brought about by none other than the Holy Spirit Who convinced the world of the truth – that Jesus Christ was not only crucified, but that He rose from the dead! He’s alive! Jesus announced to His disciples that “when He [the Holy Spirit] comes, He will convict…