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Anthony Archer

Who or what is the "Comforter" mentioned in the gospel of John?

  • In the New testament John writes that Jesus said he will send a "Comforter". Who, or what does he mean by this statement? Some say the comforter is Muhammad. Others say this can not be so because Muhammad did/does not glorifiy Christ. Is the "Comforter" yet to arrive? Will a comforter ever arrive? If the 'Comforter' did/does arrive would he/she be recognized or crucified for speaking against the hypocrisy of the church and state? Would our comfort be in knowing the truth? Jesus was said to have called "the comforter" the spirit of truth and the holy ghost. 

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  • Father Gregory Patterson
    Father Gregory Patterson In Christian tradition and in the scriptures the Comforter is the Holy Spirit the third person of the trinity. One receives the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in Baptism and it remains with you through eternity. It is the voice that prays when you cannot...  more
    December 23, 2010