When we learn another language, it brings the words to life. Paraclete has a particularly powerful meaning in the Bible, which we won't fully understand until we look at the original language..
<p>When Christians get excited about Jesus’ return, we exclaim, “Maranatha!” Likewise, when we grieve the world’s wickedness, our battle cry is “Maranatha!”<em> </em>In the first sense, this word is a joyful response to Christ's pending return. In the second sense, it’s a call for Jesus to save us from this sin-sick world. </p>