disciples about the ministry the Holy Spirit would have in bringing conviction to the hearts of men in this age, He said this work of conviction would involve three things: sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:7–11). “Judgment” refers to the future judgment that will come on all unbelievers. The positive proof that it will certainly come is the fact that Satan has already been judged (John 12:31; 16:11). In other words, if Satan has not escaped judgment, how can anyone who persists in rejecting
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