Nicodemus and the New Birth

Bible Text: John 3:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2012, John

Northwest Bible Church – June 24, 2012 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

 John 3:1-4

Nicodemus and the New Birth

Intro

NICODEMUS’ VISIT AT NIGHT 

1) Status –

– Pharisee –

– Nicodemus, a Greek name.

– a ruler of the Jews –

– the teacher of Israel (John 3:10) –

2) Stealth –

3) Statement –

– Rabbi, you are a teacher from God.

– Your signs show God is with you.

THE NECESSITY OF THE NEW BIRTH.

                    1) “You cannot see the kingdom of God unless you are born again.”

2) A universal truth –

THE NATURE OF THE NEW BIRTH

1) “born again” or “born from above”?

2) born again implies a new nature –

3) Being born again sets a new pattern for kingdom membership.

NICODEMUS’ RESPONSE (John 3:4).

Conclusion