Behold the Lamb of God - Message 5 - You Must Be Born Again - John 3:1-21
Outline
I.See the Signs – vs. 1-2 A. A Man – John 2:23-25 B. A Pharisee – ethics, morality, law C. A Scholar – a Jew with a Greek name, a Rabbi D. A Politician – ruler of the Jews = Sanhedrin E. Nicodemus – a highly educated, moral , ethical, influential man who doesn’t know God…yet – Phil. 3:4-8; John 19:38-40
II. See the Kingdom – vs. 3-8 A. Rebirth – the beginning of new life – Eph. 2:1-2, 8; 2 Cor. 5:17; John 1:12-13 B. Birth “Again from Above” – repetition from the same Source (method) 1. Life – Gen. 2:7; Jam. 1:18 2. Conception/Formation – Psa. 139:13-16; 1 Peter 1:23 3. Delivery – Isa. 66:9; 1 Cor. 1:21 C. Water and Spirit (means) 1. Cleansed with the Word – Eph. 5:26; John 15:3; Psa. 119:9 2. Filled with Power by the Spirit – Rom. 10:17; Psa. 19:7; Rom. 1:15-16; 1 Cor. 2:14
III. See the Son – vs. 9-17 A. How Can You Not Know? B. Trust Him – Prov. 30:4 – ascended – an ongoing possession of heavenly things C. The Serpent in the Wilderness – Num. 21:4-9; John 12:32-33 1. Lifted Up 2. Look and Live (obey) D. God’s Great Love – Eph. 2:4-5; 3:18-19; 5:1-2; Rom. 5:8; John 15:13 E. Whoever Believes – where does faith come from?
IV. See the Light – vs. 18-21 – Eph. 4:17-24 – When God does this work of regeneration we will not avoid the Light!
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...