The Spirit Who Makes Jesus Real | John 16:5-15

"It is to your advantage that I go away."

How could Jesus' departure possibly be better than His presence? The answer reveals the Holy Spirit's greatest work: making Jesus real.

Two thousand years removed from the upper room, we might think the disciples had it better, walking with Jesus, hearing His voice, seeing His miracles. But Jesus says no. The Spirit dwelling in us is a greater gift than Jesus walking beside us.

In this message, we discover what the Holy Spirit actually does. Not power for its own sake. Not spectacular experiences disconnected from Christ. But this: He takes what belongs to Jesus and declares it to us. He opens our eyes to see the beauty of Christ. He makes the Son so real, so near, so central that our lives become consumed with Him.

This is the Spirit's passion. And when He is at work in us, it becomes ours too.