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100			_9176 _aBoshoff, Rudi
245			_aThe Role of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship in a Hostile World: An Exegetico-Theological Analysis of John 16:7-15
260			_aJohannesburg, South Africa _bSouth African Theological Seminary _c2015
300			_a70p _bPDF _cA4 _eAbstract. Table of contents. Works cited. Abbreviations.
502			_bMaster of Theology _cSouth African Theological Seminary _d2015 _gDr A Asumang
520			_aThis thesis examines verses 7-15 in Chapter 16 of the Gospel of John to see if what Jesus said specifically describes the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in triumphant Christian discipleship in a hostile world throughout the Christian era.The key words Sympherō and Paracleteare capable of translation in different ways, and each different rendering changes the significance of the chosen passage. This is examined in both its historical and literary context, as these have a significant impact on the meaning of the passage. The preferred translations ‘advantageous’ and 'a strong person coming alongside, someone to help in times of trouble, someone summoned to give assistance', have a deep relevance for our understanding of the pericope, Jesus’ last teaching to His disciples, on the role of the Holy Spirit to believers in a hostile world, and its application to our own situation.Believers living in this era of hostility needs to understand what Jesus meant with his farewell discourse and the impact the Holy Spirit has on everyday Christianity.
650		0	_9177 _aHoly Spirit _xRole of Holy Spirit
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