In John 16.7, Jesus tells his disciples it will be better for them if he goes away.  What! The Son of God, our master and our friend, is going away, and that is a good thing?  But, Jesus will send the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whose ministry is explained in 16.8, 13-14.  The Spirit will

–          Convict the world concerning sin

–          Convict the world concerning righteousness

–          Convict the world concerning judgment

–          Guide you into all the truth

–          Declare to you the things that are to come

–          Glorify Jesus

–          Take what Jesus has said and declare it to you.

Jesus’ death and resurrection provide redemption from sin and life everlasting.  And we get the Holy Spirit to guide us.  It was indeed wonderful for them and for us that Jesus went away.