John 15:26 (New International Version)
26"When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.
Other translations render the Counselor as advocate, intercessor, helper, and friend, but not Savior. There is a distinct function and Person in the Spirit of truth. He is also sent from the Father, but Jesus makes it happen. He makes this possible, for He has paid the price of sin. Truth and grace came through Jesus. Through His grace and mercy, truth is given to the world, yesterday and today.
The Spirit is from and goes out from the Father. He is of the same essence of the One God. Just as Jesus spoke the words of the Father, the Spirit will testify about Jesus. Those that hold on to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus will endure. This happens when the Counselor comes and the word is written in the heart. We are brought into that Holy relationship, the kingdom of God.
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