Have You Been Born Again?

N.T.#697 "Have You Been Born Again?"

Dec. 18, 2025 

John 3 

LET IT GLOW

How can a person be born again? Read on and find out.

In this chapter, we read of a Pharisee named Nicodemus coming to Jesus by night.

Who was Nicodemus?

• A man of the Pharisees. (verse 1) Pharisees clung to the law of Moses, a tight-knit brotherhood, a political and religious party. they knew the Scripture and applied it to everyday life, to a very restrictive sense. 
• A ruler of the Jews. Jews looked to the high priest for leadership while foreign governors ruled the land. Rome dominated Israel; the high priest presided over a council of 70 statesmen and notable religious figures. This was called the Sanhedrin. It was like a Congress and Supreme Court or a Parliament.
• The teacher of Israel. (verse 10) He was regarded as the most preeminent voice of religious teaching in Israel. He had a remarkable astute theological mind. (Perhaps like a seminary professor?) 
• Nicodemus called Jesus "Rabbi," referring to Him as a teacher come from God because of the miracles He did. (Swindoll's Insights on John)

LET IT GROW

Why did Nicodemus go to Jesus? He sort of interviewed Jesus from verses 1-21; the two had a conversation. Jesus knew Nicodemus' heart and what he needed.

Jesus contrasted the physical birth with the spiritual birth. In order to enter God's kingdom of heaven, you must be supernaturally born of the Spirit. God works on and in the heart of a person. That one first realizes their sins separate them from God. They believe Jesus can forgive their sins and be their Savior; Jesus is the only way to God. They ask forgiveness of those sins. God cleanses the heart.

Friend, have you sone this? Is Jesus in yur heart? What about family members?

LET IT GO

Come to Jesus.

He can forgive our sins.

Thank You Jesus for Your salvation, love, and mercy!