Why cannot the world receive Him?

Answer

"Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, neither knoweth Him."
Verse 17.

What is the gift of God?
To what temple did He refer?
What is to be one of the prominent sins of the last days?
In symbolic language, what is represented by winds?
What special reason is given for this?
What would obedience to God's commandments have ensured to ancient Israel?
How may one grow in grace?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle