John 16:8 Sin, Righteousness and Judgment

John 16:8 (KJV)  And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

It is the Holy Spirit’s work to reprove sin and to open the way of righteousness through Christ and to make clear of a coming judgment to the unbelieving.

The progress of God’s revelation to man culminates in Jesus Christ entering human history to accomplish the work of redemption. This completed work is received by faith for all who are convicted of their sin and would repent and turn to Christ.

Because the Holy Spirit is actively fulfilling the work of reproving the world of sin, man learns of the devastation of sin and seeks the elusive peace that his natural self cannot bring.

Only by the preaching of the gospel, the work of God is accomplished. This Christ has commissioned the church to go forth to accomplish. Amen.