Holy Spirit, the Comforter, The

R. A. Torrey

Written in the tradition of Nave's Topical Bible, the New Topical Textbook is a practical tool for approaching the Bible text by topic.

1. Proceeds from the Father. Joh 15:26.

2. Given

a. By the Father. Joh 14:16.

b. By Christ. Isa 61:3.

c. Through Christ’s intercession. Joh 14:16.

3. Sent in the name of Christ. Joh 14:26.

4. Sent by Christ from the Father. Joh 15:26; 16:7.

5. As such he

a. Communicates joy to saints. Ro 14:17; Ga 5:22; 1Th 1:6.

b. Edifies the Church. Ac 9:31.

c. Testifies of Christ. Joh 15:26.

d. Imparts the love of God. Ro 5:3-5.

e. Imparts hope. Ro 15:13; Ga 5:5.

f. Teaches saints. Joh 14:26.

g. Dwells with, and in saints. Joh 14:17.

h. Abides for ever with saints. Joh 14:16.

i. Is known by saints. Joh 14:17.

6. The world cannot receive. Joh 14:17.