The Cause of the New Birth
Northwest Bible Church – July 1, 2012 – Worship Service – Alan Conner
John 3:5-8
The Cause of the New Birth
Intro
- BORN OF THE SPIRIT (John 3:5).
1) Explanation of what it means to be “born again/above.”
2) The “new birth” is a work of God the Spirit. “new birth” = regeneration –____________________________
- BORN OF WATER (John 3:5).
1)
2)
3)
4)
- PRINCIPLE: LIKE BEGETS LIKE (John 3:6).
1) That which is born of flesh is flesh.
2) That which is born of Spirit is spirit.
- ILLUSTRATION: THE SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (John 3:7-8).
1) Mystery of the wind’s movements.
2) Sovereignty of the wind.
3) The blowing wind has effects.
4) Application to those born of the Spirit.
Conclusion
Topics:
Born of the Spirit, New Birth, New Life, Regeneration