There are some people who will not believe our message. There are others who have heard and have not yet believed, but one day they will.
However, you and I cannot convince them! The Holy Spirit is the One who convinces people that they need Jesus as Savior. The Bible emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in John 16:7-11.
But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor (Holy Spirit) will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.The Holy Spirit has the ability to convict a person of sin. When people fail to believe in Jesus, the Holy Spirit reveals their sin problem. He can also let them know that they will face a judgment.
When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in me; in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world now stands condemned.
(John 16:7-11)
Our job is to share the good news. When a person doesn't believe the good news, then we have to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to convince them. It's time for you to pray for these people, releasing the Holy Spirit in their lives.
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Joe Cameneti Sr. is the lead pastor of Believers Church, located in his hometown of Warren, Ohio. Pastor Joe, along with his wife Gina, pioneered Believers Church in 1983 following his graduation from Bible School.
In addition to leading a thriving local church, Pastor Joe is the host of a weekly show called "BCTV." The program is aired locally, reaching over 30,000 people each month.
Pastor Joe is a gifted communicator, skilled in the art of building bridges to unchurched America. Transparent and authentic, you'll walk away challenged and encouraged to connect with God in a deeper way.
