The Holy Spirit SATAN HAS BEEN JUDGED
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 12:31.
The Holy Spirit convinces the world of judgment--"Of judgment because the prince of this world is judged" (John 16:11). What does this tell us about the function of the Holy Spirit? Well, obviously, if the prince of this world is judged, and he is the chief sinner, then all his followers are going to be judged, too. The minute that Hitler, during World War II, found the whole world caving in on him, all his followers were in trouble as well. The minute that Goliath went down under the slingshot of David, all of Goliath's supporters knew they were finished, and they began to run. So the Holy Spirit convinces us that at the cross, when Jesus said, "It is finished," the devil knew that he was finished, and everyone who has been born in a world of sin, and who has rejected Jesus' righteousness, knows that he has nothing but a fearful looking for of judgment.
On the other hand, the war is over. The war has been won. And if you are on the winner's side, then the fact of judgment, that the prince of this world is already judged, doesn't bring condemnation or fear, only hope, gratitude, and peace. It depends on whose side you are on. Each of us today has the privilege of choosing anew to be on the winning side.
When Goliath's head was cut off, those on David's side uttered a shout of victory. So when we are told that if we believe on Christ we are not even going to come into judgment (John 5:24), we can rejoice. The convicting work of the Holy Spirit can bring hope and comfort. When He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Allow the Holy Spirit today to convince you that if you are living a life apart from Jesus, regardless of how good or how bad that life is, you are living a life of sin. Don't choose to live without fellowship with Jesus. Take courage that as we come into continuing acceptance of Christ, His righteousness at the Father's right hand is enough. He is able to bring His people faultless before His throne with Him. Judgment is nothing to fear; it is cause for rejoicing, for the war has been won. It was won at the cross, and salvation is assured. This is the truth that the Holy Spirit is seeking to bring to our understanding.
Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. John 12:31.
The Holy Spirit convinces the world of judgment--"Of judgment because the prince of this world is judged" (John 16:11). What does this tell us about the function of the Holy Spirit? Well, obviously, if the prince of this world is judged, and he is the chief sinner, then all his followers are going to be judged, too. The minute that Hitler, during World War II, found the whole world caving in on him, all his followers were in trouble as well. The minute that Goliath went down under the slingshot of David, all of Goliath's supporters knew they were finished, and they began to run. So the Holy Spirit convinces us that at the cross, when Jesus said, "It is finished," the devil knew that he was finished, and everyone who has been born in a world of sin, and who has rejected Jesus' righteousness, knows that he has nothing but a fearful looking for of judgment.
On the other hand, the war is over. The war has been won. And if you are on the winner's side, then the fact of judgment, that the prince of this world is already judged, doesn't bring condemnation or fear, only hope, gratitude, and peace. It depends on whose side you are on. Each of us today has the privilege of choosing anew to be on the winning side.
When Goliath's head was cut off, those on David's side uttered a shout of victory. So when we are told that if we believe on Christ we are not even going to come into judgment (John 5:24), we can rejoice. The convicting work of the Holy Spirit can bring hope and comfort. When He is come, He will reprove the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
Allow the Holy Spirit today to convince you that if you are living a life apart from Jesus, regardless of how good or how bad that life is, you are living a life of sin. Don't choose to live without fellowship with Jesus. Take courage that as we come into continuing acceptance of Christ, His righteousness at the Father's right hand is enough. He is able to bring His people faultless before His throne with Him. Judgment is nothing to fear; it is cause for rejoicing, for the war has been won. It was won at the cross, and salvation is assured. This is the truth that the Holy Spirit is seeking to bring to our understanding.
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