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There was a special way in which this was fulfilled at Pentecost. But it is still a general truth, present work of Holy Spirit, The Comforter.
1. He was to convict world of sin of unbelief. This is root of all sin. But here it is especially sin of not believing on The Lord Jesus Christ. He came with signs and mighty wonders, and they believed not. The Spirit thru Peter reproved Israel at Pentecost. They were pricked in their heart.
2. He was to convict or convince world of Lord's righteousness. And this was by good news of His resurrection and ascension. This was proof of His righteousness. His offering Himself on Calvary was accepted by His resurrection from dead.
3. And further and final step was that He would reprove world of their judgment of Son of God, Prince of this world. They had judged Him and cast Him out. They killed Prince of peace, Prince of life. And when reproved, they said, Men and brethren, what shall we do? They realized then and there that they had crucified One Whom God had now made both Lord and Christ.
The convicting message of The Comforter' yet today is to believe (John 3:16); that Lord was raised from dead; and that He is seated with Father in His throne.
Paul Griffitts a Bibical Researcher for over 30 years Currently Paul is the Editor of The Good News Letter for Believer.com Click here for Free eBook Two Natures in the Child of God