John 3:4-18

  Jesus speaks with Nicodemus, a Jewish teacher of the law.  Nicodemus doesn't understand salvation and Jesus tells him he must be born again. He explains new birth by drawing on the illustrations of wind and of a story from the Old Testament that Nicodemus would be familiar with.  Many people have a legalistic understanding of salvation (like Nicodemus) but salvation is for all people and comes only through Jesus Christ.  If God shared Jesus with the world then he also wants His disciples to be ready to share Jesus with others.  Belief is necessary to salvation.

Season 6, Episode 5 (skipped #4)

Adapted from Lifeway Lesson Titled: "Everyone Who Believes"

Text: John 3:4-18       Date: Jan 1, 2023, recorded & edited Jan 3

Place: First Baptist Church, Class: Adult 1 City: Beeville, Texas

Illustrations: New Years

Topics: born again, water, spirit, how to lead someone to Christ, kingdom of God, earthly perspectives vs. spiritual perspectives, Jesus's purpose: worldly condemnation vs. salvation, belief

Notes:

I am working with my own exegetical work and a lifeway lesson in order to teach a Sunday morning class at church.  I am teaching regularly until further notice. 

Special Notes: Recorded from home