Greater Light
Seek Knowledge; Uncover Truth; Walk in the Light
The Second Comforter
There are very few scriptural occurrence that refer directly to the Second or “[an]other” Comforter, but the concept can be found throughout the teachings of the prophets. In fact, once a person recognizes what they are looking for, this principle surfaces throughout the scriptures. The pattern is repetitive and conclusive: it is our privilege and our obligation to receive the Second Comforter.
Jesus taught his disciples this concept at the last supper. He spoke of two distinct “comforters” they would eventually receive. The first comforter is the Holy Ghost, “whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.” But he also promised those ancient apostles another Comforter, the Spirit of truth. This Second Comforter is Jesus Christ.
I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him; but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.
John 14:16
The First Comforter: The Holy Ghost
The first comforter is the Holy Ghost. This comforter comes to any man or woman sincerely seeking the Lord after setting a course upon the path toward God. Why is he called the comforter? Because he quickens the mind. He reveals truth, even he who the Spirit of truth. He testifies of the Lord, Jesus Christ and the Eternal Father. He teaches us how to love them. He brings us into the embrace of of our Brother. Then our Brother can take us to the feet of Father and Mother. This is why he is a comforter.
The Holy Ghost illuminates the path to Christ. Yet he does much more than simply lighting the Way. He prepares us in all things for that next Comforter. You do not need books or blogs or anything else to come to know Jesus Christ. You simply need to listen and hear the Holy Ghost speak, and he will teach all things you need to know.
Therefore it is given to abide in you, the record of heaven, the Comforter, the peaceable things of immortal glory, the truth of all things, that which quickeneth all things which maketh alive all things, that which knoweth all things, and hath all power according to wisdom, mercy, truth, justice and judgment.
Genesis 6:63-64 [Moses 6:60-61]
The Holy Ghost is a vital part in our journey to God. In fact, we cannot come to God without him. One crucial role of the Holy Spirit is… [skip to the full article]
The Other Comforter: Jesus Christ
Only after a person has sufficiently proven to the Lord that he or she is unwavering in determination to follow the Savior will the Lord grant that great gift of the Second Comforter. So what is the other Comforter that the Lord promised to his ancient apostles? It is no other than the Savior himself. It is the constant companionship of the Father and the Son, to dwell in the hearts of those who receive this promise and to minister in person to them as they see fit. “They all received the light of the countenance of their lord; every man in his hour, and in his time, and in his season.” Joseph explained the Second Comforter in the following way:
Now what is this other Comforter? It is no more or less than the Lord Jesus Christ himself, and this is the sum and substance of the whole matter, that when any man obtains this last Comforter he will have the personage of Jesus Christ to attend him or appear unto him from time to time, and even he will manifest the Father unto him, and they will take up their abode with him, and the visions of the heavens will be opened unto him and the Lord will teach him face to face, and he may have a perfect knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God, and this is the State and place the Ancient Saints arrived at when they had such glorious vision— Isaiah, Ezekiel, John upon the Isle of Patmos, St. Paul in the third heavens, and all the Saints who held communion with the general assembly and Church of the First Born &c.
It is tempting to view the ancient prophets….[skip to the full article]
Find out how to come closer to Christ here here.
www.GreaterLight.net
The content in this website is the opinions and beliefs of the author alone and do not reflect the opinions or beliefs of any other person, group, or organization.