This document is a summary of passages from the Gospel of John chapter 3. It describes an encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be "born again" or "born of water and the Spirit" to see the kingdom of God. When Nicodemus does not understand, Jesus explains that just as the wind blows wherever it wishes, so it is with those born of the Spirit. He goes on to say that though he has told Nicodemus earthly things, he may not believe heavenly things, and that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that
Nicodemus questions how one can be born again. Jesus responds that understanding heavenly things requires believing his testimony about earthly things. He says no one has ascended to heaven except the Son of Man, and just as Moses lifted up the serpent so must the Son of Man be lifted up so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. God loved the world so much that he gave his Son so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. However, those who do not believe stand condemned for not believing in God's Son. People love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil.
John 3:16 describes God's love for the world and his gift of his son Jesus. It states that God loved the world so much that he gave his only son Jesus, and that whoever believes in Jesus will not perish but have eternal life. The document personalizes this verse by inserting the reader's name and explaining that it is a message from God meant for each individual reader, showing his love for them. It encourages the reader that if they believe in Jesus, they will not be cut off from God or denied life in heaven.
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, comes to Jesus at night seeking answers. Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. He explains that one must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus likens being born again to the wind, which one cannot tell where it comes from or goes. Later, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. He was sent by God not to condemn the world but to save it.
This document discusses key aspects of believing in Jesus. It states that believing in Jesus involves accepting him as Savior, Lord, and King such that he dwells in our hearts. It notes that those who believe are born again by the Holy Spirit and become children of God, overcoming sin and the world. The document outlines rewards in heaven for overcoming, including ruling nations and receiving the morning star. It identifies the Spirit, water, and blood as the three witnesses testifying about Jesus, and says believers must also testify about him.
This document discusses why Good Friday is good by explaining Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It notes that Jesus, though sinless, accepted and forgave sinners. He was unjustly tried and crucified to take the punishment for humanity's sins. By his death, believers can have peace with God and the promise of eternal life. It also references passages that indicate Jesus opened the way to heaven and that his wounds bring healing, strength, and comfort to all. The empty tomb represents his victory over death for those who believe in him.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Your Will Be Done" (Matthew 6:5-13)New City Church
To pray, “Your will be done,” is to ask for the reign of God to become real both in our lives and in our world just as it is in heaven.
This message was given on March 15, 2015 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
This passage from the Gospel of John describes Jesus as the Word of God who was present at the creation of the world. John the Baptist testified about Jesus and said he was the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Some people doubted Jesus and accused him of blasphemy. The passage concludes by stating that the Word became flesh and dwelt among mankind, and that he was full of grace and truth.
This document is a summary of passages from the Gospel of John chapter 3. It describes an encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be "born again" or "born of water and the Spirit" to see the kingdom of God. When Nicodemus does not understand, Jesus explains that just as the wind blows wherever it wishes, so it is with those born of the Spirit. He goes on to say that though he has told Nicodemus earthly things, he may not believe heavenly things, and that just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that
Nicodemus questions how one can be born again. Jesus responds that understanding heavenly things requires believing his testimony about earthly things. He says no one has ascended to heaven except the Son of Man, and just as Moses lifted up the serpent so must the Son of Man be lifted up so that all who believe in him may have eternal life. God loved the world so much that he gave his Son so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. However, those who do not believe stand condemned for not believing in God's Son. People love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil.
John 3:16 describes God's love for the world and his gift of his son Jesus. It states that God loved the world so much that he gave his only son Jesus, and that whoever believes in Jesus will not perish but have eternal life. The document personalizes this verse by inserting the reader's name and explaining that it is a message from God meant for each individual reader, showing his love for them. It encourages the reader that if they believe in Jesus, they will not be cut off from God or denied life in heaven.
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews, comes to Jesus at night seeking answers. Jesus tells Nicodemus that no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. He explains that one must be born of water and the Spirit to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus likens being born again to the wind, which one cannot tell where it comes from or goes. Later, Jesus tells Nicodemus that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. He was sent by God not to condemn the world but to save it.
This document discusses key aspects of believing in Jesus. It states that believing in Jesus involves accepting him as Savior, Lord, and King such that he dwells in our hearts. It notes that those who believe are born again by the Holy Spirit and become children of God, overcoming sin and the world. The document outlines rewards in heaven for overcoming, including ruling nations and receiving the morning star. It identifies the Spirit, water, and blood as the three witnesses testifying about Jesus, and says believers must also testify about him.
This document discusses why Good Friday is good by explaining Jesus' sacrifice on the cross. It notes that Jesus, though sinless, accepted and forgave sinners. He was unjustly tried and crucified to take the punishment for humanity's sins. By his death, believers can have peace with God and the promise of eternal life. It also references passages that indicate Jesus opened the way to heaven and that his wounds bring healing, strength, and comfort to all. The empty tomb represents his victory over death for those who believe in him.
Sermon Slide Deck: "Your Will Be Done" (Matthew 6:5-13)New City Church
To pray, “Your will be done,” is to ask for the reign of God to become real both in our lives and in our world just as it is in heaven.
This message was given on March 15, 2015 at New City Church in Calgary by Pastor John Ferguson. For more info visit: www.newcitychurch.ca
This passage from the Gospel of John describes Jesus as the Word of God who was present at the creation of the world. John the Baptist testified about Jesus and said he was the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Some people doubted Jesus and accused him of blasphemy. The passage concludes by stating that the Word became flesh and dwelt among mankind, and that he was full of grace and truth.
God is not a God of confusion. HE IS NOT A MYSTERY. Do you think Trinity is Mystery? well, that means, you don't know who is the ONE TRUE GOD. I John 5:20
Being "born again" refers to a spiritual rebirth, not a physical one. It involves being born of both water (baptism) and spirit (the Holy Spirit) according to Jesus' words in John 3:5. This new birth is necessary to enter God's kingdom, as Jesus stated in John 3:3 that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. The new birth transforms believers into a new creation through faith and baptism, allowing them to walk in newness of life with God forever.
To be saved means to accept Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation. While good works cannot save us, salvation is about having faith in Jesus and trusting that He died for our sins. It is only through God's grace and not by our own works that we can be saved and have eternal life.
God is described as holy, perfect, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. The document states that humans are sinful and fall short of God's glory. It says that the penalty for sin is death, but that Jesus Christ died on the cross and resurrected to forgive humans of their sins and reconcile them back to God, providing the potential for eternal life. To receive eternal life, one must have faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior and be "born again" through putting one's faith in him.
1) Jesus is called the Son of God because he is God incarnate in human form, conceived by the Holy Spirit in Mary's womb.
2) The term "Son of God" is used over 40 times in the New Testament to refer to Jesus' divinity as the Messiah and Son of the living God.
3) As Son of God, Jesus has authority over life and death and came to destroy the works of the devil and offer believers eternal life.
December 24 2017 - Sunday service message -Jesus be the center of it all part 3Catherine Lirio
The document discusses Jesus Christ and his role as the way, truth, and life according to passages from the Bible. It states that Jesus is the only way to heaven and salvation, that he is the only truth that believers can fully trust, and that accepting him provides the only life worth living. It emphasizes that Jesus alone offers meaningful, happy, changed, and eternal life, and that no one can come to God the Father except through faith in Jesus.
This document outlines how to discern God's dream for one's life. It explains that God is the dream giver and gives wisdom and understanding. It lists the main ways God speaks to us: through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel. It stresses the importance of having great faith and trusting in God, as faith is the foundation of all that makes life worthwhile. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of giving God the glory for the dreams and desires he places in our hearts.
Dr vernon-getalife-sundaymarch28th-editing-130328054503-phpapp01mc708221
The document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again. Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again by the Spirit to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible. Jesus explains that flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. He who believes in the Son has eternal life. The overall message is that one must be spiritually reborn to understand spiritual things and attain eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document discusses breaking free from religious spirits and bondage through accepting Jesus Christ. It argues that religion is devised by the devil to confuse people about God's plan of salvation through faith in Jesus. The document provides prayer points to renounce specific religious spirits like legalism, externalism, and idolatry that control people. It instructs the reader to command each spirit by name to come out of one's body, soul, spirit, memory and mind in the name of Jesus in order to gain deliverance.
The document contains several Bible verses about faith, prayer, devotion to God, righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, casting anxiety on God, fearing and revering the Lord, working with all one's heart for God, faith being sure of what is hoped for and certain of what is not seen, and being blessed if pure in heart.
The document discusses Jesus overcoming the world through his work on the cross. It references Bible verses that describe how Jesus conquered sin and death. Believing in Jesus provides forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and eternal life by passing from death to life. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Through faith in Christ, believers can also overcome the world.
The document discusses developing a godly perspective. It provides three ways to do so:
1. Understand God's purpose by following His plan as shown through biblical figures like Moses and Joseph who endured hardship but God used for good.
2. Have faith in God's promises by believing what He has said, as seen in Romans where Abraham was convinced of God's promises.
3. Be assured of God's presence wherever you go, as God promised to be with Joshua as with Moses and as described in Psalm 23 with God's comfort during difficult times.
This document discusses the biblical concept of conversion and the new birth. It provides 19 sections that reference various Bible verses on topics like: how Jesus emphasized the necessity of conversion; what takes place when one is converted to Christ including being made a new creation; the instrumentality of conversion being through the word of God; evidence of conversion including loving others and being brought to God; and what keeps converted sinners from sinning including God's indwelling power and walking after the Spirit rather than the flesh.
1) Adam sinned and brought sin into the world, and the wages of sin is death, but God loved the world and sent his son Jesus to save the world from condemnation.
2) All have sinned but can be saved by confessing with the mouth, believing in one's heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and calling upon the name of the Lord.
3) Those who believe are forgiven, born again as new creations, redeemed, delivered from darkness, reconciled to God, and saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
To be saved, one must believe with both their head and heart. With the head, one acknowledges key facts - that we are sinful, Jesus is God, Jesus' sacrifice took away sins, and Jesus rose from the dead. However, head knowledge alone is not enough. One must also believe with their heart through an act of will, committing total dependence and trust in Christ. To be saved, one must respond to God's invitation by inviting Him into their heart, repenting of sins, and starting a new relationship with Christ. Salvation comes through confessing with the mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in one's heart that God raised Him from the dead.
The document discusses developing a prayer life through understanding promises related to prayer in the Bible. It presents both unconditional promises, where God promises to answer prayer regardless of circumstances, and conditional promises, where God promises to answer according to his will if we obey his commands. The "trifecta of prayer" involves asking, seeking, and knocking, with the assurance that God answers the prayers of his children and gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask. Objections to prayer are addressed by emphasizing God's desire to answer prayer and give good gifts.
This document discusses life and learning after death. It describes how there will be a "school in the hereafter" where people can continue learning for eternity. Some key points:
- Jesus will be the teacher, and students will learn directly from Him about God and His creation
- Learning will be perfect with no limitations, flaws, or obstacles like in this life
- Topics of study will include biology, zoology, astronomy without limitations of death or technology
- The most important subject will be God's plan of redemption and His love
- Learning, understanding, and praising God will continue for all eternity in a perfect world without sin.
Pastor Jimmy presses in on the undeniable grace of God. We see this through Jonah hitting the bottom of himself to experience the full salvation of God.
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to AWAKEN us. (1-6)
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to DELIVER us. (7-8)
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to RESTORE us. (9-10)
Lesson 7 what you need to know about encounter 00Elmer Dela Pena
The document discusses the importance of an encounter retreat, noting that (1) God will impart life to participants over 3 days, (2) attendees must have an open heart and lay aside prejudices, and (3) the encounter allows a complete transformation by the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical examples of encounters, including the Israelites leaving Egypt and Paul's conversion, and explains that the encounter will provide vision, conversion, understanding of leaving Satan's control for God's lordship, forgiveness of sins, and understanding one's privilege in God.
The document discusses two paths in life according to the Bible - the broad path leading to destruction and death versus the narrow path leading to life. It explores what the paths entail, including that all have sinned but can be saved through repenting and believing in Jesus, who died for sins and was resurrected. The document encourages examining one's own path and considering placing one's faith in Jesus to receive salvation and eternal life.
What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? - Session Editionbeng
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that he must be "born again" to enter God's kingdom. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit, not through physical birth or religious deeds. While Nicodemus was a respected teacher, Jesus implies he should understand this from Scripture but fails to recognize Jesus as the Son of God spoken of in the Scriptures who descended from heaven.
God is not a God of confusion. HE IS NOT A MYSTERY. Do you think Trinity is Mystery? well, that means, you don't know who is the ONE TRUE GOD. I John 5:20
Being "born again" refers to a spiritual rebirth, not a physical one. It involves being born of both water (baptism) and spirit (the Holy Spirit) according to Jesus' words in John 3:5. This new birth is necessary to enter God's kingdom, as Jesus stated in John 3:3 that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. The new birth transforms believers into a new creation through faith and baptism, allowing them to walk in newness of life with God forever.
To be saved means to accept Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation. While good works cannot save us, salvation is about having faith in Jesus and trusting that He died for our sins. It is only through God's grace and not by our own works that we can be saved and have eternal life.
God is described as holy, perfect, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. The document states that humans are sinful and fall short of God's glory. It says that the penalty for sin is death, but that Jesus Christ died on the cross and resurrected to forgive humans of their sins and reconcile them back to God, providing the potential for eternal life. To receive eternal life, one must have faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior and be "born again" through putting one's faith in him.
1) Jesus is called the Son of God because he is God incarnate in human form, conceived by the Holy Spirit in Mary's womb.
2) The term "Son of God" is used over 40 times in the New Testament to refer to Jesus' divinity as the Messiah and Son of the living God.
3) As Son of God, Jesus has authority over life and death and came to destroy the works of the devil and offer believers eternal life.
December 24 2017 - Sunday service message -Jesus be the center of it all part 3Catherine Lirio
The document discusses Jesus Christ and his role as the way, truth, and life according to passages from the Bible. It states that Jesus is the only way to heaven and salvation, that he is the only truth that believers can fully trust, and that accepting him provides the only life worth living. It emphasizes that Jesus alone offers meaningful, happy, changed, and eternal life, and that no one can come to God the Father except through faith in Jesus.
This document outlines how to discern God's dream for one's life. It explains that God is the dream giver and gives wisdom and understanding. It lists the main ways God speaks to us: through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel. It stresses the importance of having great faith and trusting in God, as faith is the foundation of all that makes life worthwhile. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of giving God the glory for the dreams and desires he places in our hearts.
Dr vernon-getalife-sundaymarch28th-editing-130328054503-phpapp01mc708221
The document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again. Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again by the Spirit to see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible. Jesus explains that flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. He who believes in the Son has eternal life. The overall message is that one must be spiritually reborn to understand spiritual things and attain eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document discusses breaking free from religious spirits and bondage through accepting Jesus Christ. It argues that religion is devised by the devil to confuse people about God's plan of salvation through faith in Jesus. The document provides prayer points to renounce specific religious spirits like legalism, externalism, and idolatry that control people. It instructs the reader to command each spirit by name to come out of one's body, soul, spirit, memory and mind in the name of Jesus in order to gain deliverance.
The document contains several Bible verses about faith, prayer, devotion to God, righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, casting anxiety on God, fearing and revering the Lord, working with all one's heart for God, faith being sure of what is hoped for and certain of what is not seen, and being blessed if pure in heart.
The document discusses Jesus overcoming the world through his work on the cross. It references Bible verses that describe how Jesus conquered sin and death. Believing in Jesus provides forgiveness of sins, righteousness, and eternal life by passing from death to life. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. Through faith in Christ, believers can also overcome the world.
The document discusses developing a godly perspective. It provides three ways to do so:
1. Understand God's purpose by following His plan as shown through biblical figures like Moses and Joseph who endured hardship but God used for good.
2. Have faith in God's promises by believing what He has said, as seen in Romans where Abraham was convinced of God's promises.
3. Be assured of God's presence wherever you go, as God promised to be with Joshua as with Moses and as described in Psalm 23 with God's comfort during difficult times.
This document discusses the biblical concept of conversion and the new birth. It provides 19 sections that reference various Bible verses on topics like: how Jesus emphasized the necessity of conversion; what takes place when one is converted to Christ including being made a new creation; the instrumentality of conversion being through the word of God; evidence of conversion including loving others and being brought to God; and what keeps converted sinners from sinning including God's indwelling power and walking after the Spirit rather than the flesh.
1) Adam sinned and brought sin into the world, and the wages of sin is death, but God loved the world and sent his son Jesus to save the world from condemnation.
2) All have sinned but can be saved by confessing with the mouth, believing in one's heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and calling upon the name of the Lord.
3) Those who believe are forgiven, born again as new creations, redeemed, delivered from darkness, reconciled to God, and saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
To be saved, one must believe with both their head and heart. With the head, one acknowledges key facts - that we are sinful, Jesus is God, Jesus' sacrifice took away sins, and Jesus rose from the dead. However, head knowledge alone is not enough. One must also believe with their heart through an act of will, committing total dependence and trust in Christ. To be saved, one must respond to God's invitation by inviting Him into their heart, repenting of sins, and starting a new relationship with Christ. Salvation comes through confessing with the mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in one's heart that God raised Him from the dead.
The document discusses developing a prayer life through understanding promises related to prayer in the Bible. It presents both unconditional promises, where God promises to answer prayer regardless of circumstances, and conditional promises, where God promises to answer according to his will if we obey his commands. The "trifecta of prayer" involves asking, seeking, and knocking, with the assurance that God answers the prayers of his children and gives the Holy Spirit to those who ask. Objections to prayer are addressed by emphasizing God's desire to answer prayer and give good gifts.
This document discusses life and learning after death. It describes how there will be a "school in the hereafter" where people can continue learning for eternity. Some key points:
- Jesus will be the teacher, and students will learn directly from Him about God and His creation
- Learning will be perfect with no limitations, flaws, or obstacles like in this life
- Topics of study will include biology, zoology, astronomy without limitations of death or technology
- The most important subject will be God's plan of redemption and His love
- Learning, understanding, and praising God will continue for all eternity in a perfect world without sin.
Pastor Jimmy presses in on the undeniable grace of God. We see this through Jonah hitting the bottom of himself to experience the full salvation of God.
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to AWAKEN us. (1-6)
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to DELIVER us. (7-8)
God brings us to the bottom of ourselves to RESTORE us. (9-10)
Lesson 7 what you need to know about encounter 00Elmer Dela Pena
The document discusses the importance of an encounter retreat, noting that (1) God will impart life to participants over 3 days, (2) attendees must have an open heart and lay aside prejudices, and (3) the encounter allows a complete transformation by the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical examples of encounters, including the Israelites leaving Egypt and Paul's conversion, and explains that the encounter will provide vision, conversion, understanding of leaving Satan's control for God's lordship, forgiveness of sins, and understanding one's privilege in God.
The document discusses two paths in life according to the Bible - the broad path leading to destruction and death versus the narrow path leading to life. It explores what the paths entail, including that all have sinned but can be saved through repenting and believing in Jesus, who died for sins and was resurrected. The document encourages examining one's own path and considering placing one's faith in Jesus to receive salvation and eternal life.
What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? - Session Editionbeng
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that he must be "born again" to enter God's kingdom. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit, not through physical birth or religious deeds. While Nicodemus was a respected teacher, Jesus implies he should understand this from Scripture but fails to recognize Jesus as the Son of God spoken of in the Scriptures who descended from heaven.
The document discusses several biblical passages that reference relationships between God and humanity. It notes Genesis passages about God cursing the serpent and promising enmity between humanity and serpents. It mentions Isaiah passages about the virgin birth and the prophecy of Jesus being called Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace. It discusses Jeremiah passages about God making a new covenant and forgiving sins. It outlines several passages from John about Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being born again and having eternal life through belief in Jesus as the Son of Man.
Jesus tells Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Jewish ruler, that no one can enter God's kingdom unless they are born again. Nicodemus does not understand how this is possible, thinking it means being physically born a second time. Jesus explains that it means being spiritually cleansed and regenerated by the Holy Spirit. While Nicodemus was religious and educated, Jesus implies this is not enough for salvation and one must be spiritually transformed from the inside out to see heaven.
- The document discusses Jesus talking about two births - a physical birth and a spiritual birth.
- The physical birth is being born into the world from one's mother. The spiritual birth is being "born again" or "born from above" through faith in Jesus.
- It says Jesus was telling Nicodemus that everyone needs both a physical birth and a spiritual rebirth by faith in order to enter heaven, not referring to water baptism.
The passages describe Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, a Pharisee, in which Jesus teaches that one must be "born again" or "born of water and the Spirit" to see the Kingdom of God. When Nicodemus does not understand, Jesus emphasizes that earthly wisdom cannot comprehend heavenly things and that salvation is only through faith in Jesus. Judgment depends on whether one accepts Jesus as the light of the world.
This document provides material for a meditation session, including:
1) A passage from Philippians encouraging dwelling on things that are true, honorable, etc.
2) Instructions on repetition and memorization techniques.
3) The story of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus from John 3, presented in multiple translations.
4) Prompts for reflection on what is liked/disliked about the passage and what it reveals about God and humanity.
5) Instructions on finding a quiet place and clearing the mind for meditation.
We circle the verse John 3:16 to discover it's meaning in context with the chapter. In the process we reveal an important lesson for Nicodemus and us about belief.
More Than- a teaching on John 3:1-21 when Nicodemus came to JesusEd Sullivan
1. Nicodemus visits Jesus at night to learn from him as a rabbi. Jesus tells him that one must be born again of water and spirit to enter God's kingdom.
2. Jesus compares being born again to the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea and Moses lifting up the bronze serpent to cure snake bites, foreshadowing his death on the cross.
3. God sent his son Jesus not to condemn the world but to save it, and whoever believes in him will have eternal life rather than perish. However, those who do evil hate the light of truth.
This document lists 10 key Bible verses about salvation and provides a brief summary for each. The verses discuss that salvation is a free gift from God received through faith in Jesus Christ, who is the only way to be saved. They also describe how believers are born again by the Spirit, sealed with the Holy Spirit, and saved from wrath to live with God forever through Jesus' death and resurrection.
This document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again" from John 3:1-10. It explains that being born again means being born of the Spirit, not just physically. It also examines four possible meanings of being "born of water and the Spirit." Additionally, it reviews popular views on free will and man's ability to choose salvation, concluding that the biblical view is that God alone deserves full credit for man's salvation since man is spiritually dead prior to being born again by God's grace.
This document discusses Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about being "born again" from John 3:1-10. It explains that being born again means being born of the Spirit, not just physically. It also examines four possible meanings of being "born of water and the Spirit." Additionally, it reviews popular views on free will and man's ability to choose salvation, concluding that the biblical view is that God alone deserves full credit for man's salvation since man is spiritually dead prior to being born again by God's grace.
The document describes Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus about how to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus tells Nicodemus that one must be born again or born of the Spirit. Nicodemus does not understand, so Jesus explains that fleshly birth will not grant access to the kingdom, but rather a spiritual rebirth is necessary. Jesus says God sent his Son not to judge the world but to save it, and that whoever believes in the Son will have eternal life.
Born from above==============================Dean Rhodes
Jesus teaches Nicodemus that one must be "born again" or "born from above" to enter God's kingdom. He explains that being born of water refers to natural birth, while being born of the Spirit is a spiritual rebirth by God's Spirit. This is necessary because flesh gives birth to flesh but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. Later signs, like the Holy Spirit descending on Jesus, demonstrate being born of the Spirit. Jesus was sent by God into the world not to condemn it but to save it, and all who believe in Him will have eternal life and not perish.
The document discusses what it means to truly know God. It argues that merely claiming to know God is not enough; one must demonstrate knowledge of God through obedience to his commands. True knowledge of God does not come through human wisdom but through faith in Jesus Christ. To know God is to love God and others, as God first loved us. The ultimate purpose of knowing God is to gain eternal life through a relationship with both God the Father and Jesus Christ his son. The document encourages the reader to evaluate whether they truly know God and Jesus or if it is merely an intellectual belief.
Jesus uses the imagery of the exodus from Egypt to move the unique privilege of being the children of God from Israel to those who believe in His name.
The document discusses that no one is good enough to get to heaven on their own due to being sinners. It says we must accept Jesus Christ to be forgiven of our sins so we do not have to pay for them with death. It provides Bible verses explaining that we must be "born again" through Jesus to see the kingdom of God, and that Jesus is the only way to salvation and heaven. The document encourages readers to pray to accept Jesus into their hearts in order to be saved from hell. It states that eternal life is a free gift from God through faith in Jesus, and once received it can never be lost.
The birth of christ & the birth of a christianSam Ward
The document is a sermon that discusses the birth of Jesus Christ and the birth of a Christian. It makes three main points:
1. It discusses key facts about the birth of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Matthew, including that he was conceived by the Holy Spirit, making him the Son of God and qualified to be mankind's sacrifice.
2. It explains that just as Jesus had to be born physically to become the Savior, Christians must be "born again" spiritually through faith to gain salvation.
3. It outlines how one enters the kingdom of God by exercising faith in Christ's provision of salvation, drawing on the biblical story of the bronze snake as an analogy for believing in God's
The document outlines four spiritual laws that govern people's relationship with God. The first law is that God loves people and offers a wonderful plan for their lives. The second law is that people are sinful and separated from God, so they cannot know or experience God's love without intervention. The third law is that Jesus Christ is God's only provision to bridge the gap between God and people caused by sin. The fourth law is that people must individually receive Jesus Christ as their savior and lord in order to know and experience God's love and plan for their lives.
Jesus performs his first miracle at a wedding in Cana by turning water into wine when the host runs out of wine. Mary, Jesus' mother, tells Jesus they have no more wine. Although Jesus says his time has not yet come, he has the servants fill large stone jars with water. He then tells them to draw some out and take it to the master of ceremonies. When the master tastes it, not knowing its origin, he remarks to the bridegroom that he has saved the best wine for last. This miracle in Cana reveals Jesus' glory and causes his disciples to believe in him.
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax CollectorMark Wickersham
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
2. John3:1-3
1 Now there was a man of the Phariseesnamed Nicodemus, a ruler of
the Jews.
2 This man came to Jesus by nightand said to him,“Rabbi, we know
thatyou are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs
thatyou do unlessGodis withhim.”
3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unlessone is born
againhe cannotsee the kingdom of God.”
3. John3:4-6
4 Nicodemus saidto him, “How can a man be born when he isold?
Can he enter a secondtime intohis mother's womb andbe born?”
5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unlessone isborn of
water and the Spirit,he cannotenter the kingdom of God.
6 Thatwhich isborn of the fleshis flesh, and thatwhich isborn of the
Spiritis spirit.
4. John3:7-9
7 Do not marvel that I saidto you, ‘Youmust be bornagain.’
8 The windblows where it wishes, andyouhear its sound, butyou
do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with
everyone who is born ofthe Spirit.”
9 Nicodemus saidto him, “How can these thingsbe?”
5. John3:10-12
10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel andyet you do
notunderstandthese things?
11 Truly, truly, I say to you,we speak ofwhatwe know, andbear
witness towhat we have seen, butyou donot receive our testimony.
12 If I have told youearthly thingsand you do notbelieve, how can
you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
6. John3:13-15
13 Noonehas ascended into heaven except hewho
descendedfrom heaven, the Sonof Man.
14 And as Moses liftedup the serpent inthe wilderness, so
must the Sonof Man belifted up,
15 that whoever believesin himmay have eternal life.
7. Review
You must be born againto go to Heaven.
We must place our faithin Christ. Only the righteousness of Christ can justify us and
protect us from the wrath of God.
We cannot cause the new birth, but God can. Callon Him.
New birth means new life. We are a new creation with a new relationship, not a new
religion.
Jesus is the life. Apart from Him, we are nothing. Live for Him!
8. Invitation
For Godso loved the world,
thathe gave his only Son,
thatwhoever believes in him
shouldnotperish
buthave eternal life.
John 3:16
Notas do Editor
John 3:1 Ruler of the Jews refers to a member of the Jewish governing body called the Sanhedrin.
John 3:2 Nicodemus comes to Jesus by night, which usually carries a symbolic overtone of spiritual darkness elsewhere in John (9:4; 11:10; 13:30; but not 21:3). Coming from the “teacher of Israel” (3:10), the addressRabbi (meaning “teacher”) denotes respect, especially since it was known that Jesus did not have formal rabbinic training (cf. 7:15). The signs presumably include many miracles performed by Jesus in Jerusalem (cf. 2:23).
John 3:3–6 This discussion of the need for spiritual rebirth further develops the earlier reference to the “children of God” who are “born of God” (1:12–13; cf. 8:39–58; 11:51–52). The phrase born of water and the Spirit in 3:5 refers to spiritual birth, which cleanses from sin and brings spiritual transformation and renewal. Water here does not refer to the water of physical birth, nor is it likely that it refers to baptism. The background is probablyEzek. 36:25–27, where God promises, “I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean. … And I will give you a new heart. … And I will put my Spirit within you.” For further discussion of being born again, see 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1, 4, 18. The kingdom of God, a major topic in the other Gospels, is mentioned in John only in 3:3, 5 (see the reference to Jesus’ kingdom in John 18:36).
John 3:7–8 The change from singular to plural in I said to you [singular], “You [plural] must be born again,” probably is meant to include Nicodemus and his fellow Sanhedrin members (cf. “we” in v. 2), but the plural also carries broader application to all people: everyone “must be born again.” Wind and Spirit translate the same Greek and Hebrew words.
John 3:10 As a prominent teacher (the teacher of Israel), Nicodemus should be able to understand Jesus, since this new life is like the resurrection depicted inEzekiel 37 and the new heart in Deut. 30:6; Jer. 31:33; and Ezek. 36:26.
John 3:11–12 Earthly things probably refers to Jesus’ teaching about the new birth, which takes place in a person’s life on earth. If Nicodemus as a teacher cannot even understand this, then Jesus cannot convey deeper truths to him. You is plural (in Gk.) in the second instance in v. 11, and all four times in v. 12.
John 3:13 Ascended into heaven probably means “entered into the counsels of God in heaven and remained there.” When Jesus descended from heaven it does not mean that in his omnipresent, divine personhood he completely left all fellowship with the Father, but rather that the focus of his activity became his earthly life as one who was now both God and man.
John 3:14 The reference to the Son of Man being lifted up is the first of three “lifted up” sayings in John’s Gospel (cf. 8:28; 12:32). All three sayings speak of the future “lifting up” of the Son of Man in a typical Johannine double meaning (see notes on 4:10; 8:24; 11:50–51; 19:19; cf. also 3:7–8), so that it refers to both Jesus’ death and his resurrection and exaltation to glory in heaven (cf. Acts 2:33; 5:31). Regarding the serpent in the wilderness, see Num. 21:9; but cf. Isa. 52:13 also.