john 3: 1 there was a man of the pharisees named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews
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John 3: 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.
John 3 John 7:50,51 John 19:39-42
Ruler of the JewsMember of SanhedrinTeacher in Israel
PhariseeOutward observanceBound laws on people
John 3: 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.2. This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."
Came to Jesus at nightRabbi = my masterBelieved Jesus was from God
Logical reasoning1. If a man can do miracles then he is
from God.2. Jesus did miracles.3. Therefore He was from God.
3. Jesus answered and said to him,
"Most assuredly, I say to you, unless
one is born again, he cannot see the
kingdom of God."
Present the truth so Nicodemus would understand
Used a “figure of speech”John 6:35 “bread of life”Luke 13:32 “tell that fox”
Of Jewish background – pride in his BirthDescendant of AbrahamTell him of a “new birth”
MUST be “born again”
“Born” = “Begotten”“Again” = “from above”
John 1:12 “He gave the right to become children of God…to those who believe in His name.”
4. Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be
born when he is old? Can he enter a second
time into his mother's womb and be born?"
Nicodemus did not understand
He thought it was physical
How can this Be ?
5. Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to
you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit,
he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
You must Be Born Again to enter
the kingdom
If and only if he is born again.
Dividing line between kingdom
and world.
Born of water and the Spirit
Water = BaptismRomans 6:42 Corinthians 5:17Galatians 3:27Acts 8:36Acts 10:47
The only relation that water has to the kingdom is baptism
Born of water and the SpiritSpirit = the Spirit revealed the Word
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and abides for ever.
Born of water and the SpiritSpirit = the Spirit revealed the Word
1 Peter 1:22,23John 16:13John 17:17Romans 10:17
Born of the spirit means to be taught by the Word of God.
Born of water and the Spirit
One Birth not TwoTwo things are essential = water & SpiritNot a natural birthBirth of “Spirit” not the body
We are born again when we comply with the teaching of the Spirit.
6. "That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Man has two parts = Body and Spirit
Fleshly man born to have earthly life Spiritual man born to
have spiritual life
Spirit must be born again. None are exempt !
Flesh & Spirit Incompatible
Romans 8:5-9
“The carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God.”
“Those who are in the flesh cannot please God.”
7. "Do not marvel that I said to you, 'You must be born again.‘
8. "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."
The wind blowing has an origin and a destination.
Just as the wind is invisible so is the SpiritBut you can see the effects or the results
Born of the water and the Spirit by receiving the Spirit’s message given in the gospel.
9. Nicodemus answered and said to Him, "How can these things be?"10. Jesus answered and said to him, "Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things?
How can these things be ?
Jesus answered:
Teacher of Jews should understand
Jesus spoke the truth
But they would not accept
You should know this from the Law
11. "Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness.12. "If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
Natural birthReceive the image of our parents
Spiritual birthBear the image of ChristColossians 3:1-2 Colossians 3:5-10
Put off the old manPut on the new man
Should live more like Christ every day
Hear
Believe
Repent
Confess
BeBaptized S
ALVATION
Born Again
How About You?John 3:3-5 NKJV 3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." 4 Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" 5 Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.