The Helper (parakletos) is the Holy Spirit, which is the power of God and not a third personality in the God family. Jesus told the disciples it was to their advantage that He go away, for then He would send the Helper. As long as He remained on earth He could be in only one place at a time, but from heaven He and the Father can send forth the Spirit anywhere to meet every need of their people. The Spirit keeps us in communion with God, joins us into one spiritual family with the Father and Son, and is the expression of the divine nature given to begin creating us into the God kind. It calls us, convicts us of sin, and leads us to baptism. English translations such as the King James and New King James render John 14:26, 15:26 and 16:13-14 with "He" because they treat the masculine noun parakletos as the subject. But parakletos is only a descriptive term. The subject is pneuma, spirit, which is always neuter, so the pronouns must be "it": "it shall teach you all things," "it shall bear witness of Me," "it shall glorify Me." Scripture often gives human actions to inanimate things, as with the foot and ear speaking, or hills singing, so testifying, guiding and glorifying do not make the Spirit a person. Christ, not the Spirit, is the Mediator and Intercessor.

In 31 AD, after His crucifixion, Jesus appeared to His disciples and breathed on them, declaring, "Receive you the Holy Spirit." He presented it as a gift from their Father, instructing them to wait in Jerusalem to receive it. With the receiving of the Holy Spirit comes the responsibility of living in a manner that reflects the right way, serving as a light to the world. This responsibility is vital, as it influences Jesus Christ's decision to save the world for the sake of the elect. At Pentecost, the disciples were assembled in unity when the Holy Spirit descended with a sound like a mighty wind filling the house, though no air moved. Above them, fire appeared as cloven, tongue-shaped flames resting on each of them, yet no heat was felt. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they began to speak in unfamiliar languages, astonishing all present. This power enabled every man from various countries to understand the message in his own language and dialect, showcasing the miraculous nature of God's Spirit in action. The Holy Spirit is the power of God in action, inspiring and accomplishing feats through individuals. It fills with superhuman strength and courage, as seen in the mighty men of David who performed impossible deeds. This same Spirit assists in fulfilling the calling given to God's people, teaching and shaping the will through righteous knowledge. It reminds and reveals the obedience, faith, and righteous character of Jesus Christ, urging obedience to His commandments. As a helper, the Holy Spirit bears witness to the way Jesus lived, amplifying the laws of God, His love, concern for others, and the absolute truth regarding God's Kingdom. It guides into all truth, declaring God's will individually and setting free from the lies and superstitions of the world. The Spirit convicts the world of sin, revealing the necessity of righteous living through Jesus Christ's victory and resurrection, which bear God's stamp of approval. God's Holy Spirit is a gift that must be used to overcome, resisting the pulls of the world and Satan's lies. It provides the power to develop godly character, changing human nature to align with God's Kingdom. Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, it serves as a down payment of the inheritance of living as members of the God family, marking authenticity and approval by God. This gift, given to the first fruits, calls for appreciation and obedience, influencing thinking with hope and a forward look to the ultimate transformation into Spirit beings.

In John 14:16, Jesus declares that He will pray to the Father, and He will provide another Helper to abide with the disciples forever. This Helper, known as Parakletos in Greek, signifies an advocate, intercessor, or aide, meaning One who goes alongside. Jesus clarifies in verse 17 that the disciples already know this Helper, the Spirit of Truth, who has been dwelling with them, indicating a pre-existing relationship. In verse 18, He further explains that He will not leave them as orphans, promising, "I will come to you," revealing that He Himself will return as this Helper. In verse 23, Jesus expands this promise, stating that both the Father and the Son will make Their home with those who love Him and keep His word. In verse 26, He equates the Helper with the Holy Spirit, and though the language may seem to suggest separation, Jesus employs figurative speech to describe His spiritual return. In John 15:26, He again refers to the Helper as the Spirit of Truth, dwelling with the disciples, signifying His own presence in a new form after departing from them physically. In John 16:7, Jesus reiterates that after He departs, He will send the Helper, emphasizing through figurative language that He is sending Himself in a spiritual capacity. This pattern of sending Himself reflects the unified will of the Father and the Son to dwell within Their people, aiding them to grow into the divine image.