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.
 


16. How did Christ reprove those who, though familiar with the letter of the Scriptures, failed to understand them?
What contrast is drawn in the Scriptures between the Creator and false gods?
What was the Comforter to do when He came?
For what did David pray?
Without this faith, will God answer prayer?
How much did this promise comprehend?
What will the ransomed of the Lord then do?

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