John
Contrary to popular opinion, the author of the Gospel of John apparently uses two different words for love (“agapao” and “phileo”) simply for stylistic reasons. So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love [ἀγαπᾷς] Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You [...]
The image of “preparing the way” provides another useful illustration of the Holy Spirit. Roads were rough and dangerous in ancient times, so forerunners went ahead of kings and princes to smooth their way. Old road in need of repair– photo from morgueFile
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