What does the Holy Spirit 'convict' the world of, according to Jesus in John 16:8?
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Correct answer: Sin, righteousness, and judgment
Jesus taught that the Spirit's mission to the world involves an internal 'conviction' or 'legal proof' regarding sin (unbelief in Christ), righteousness (Christ's vindication), and judgment (the defeat of the prince of this world).
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