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

1. 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 –____________________________

1.   BORN OF WATER (John 3:5). 

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1. 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.

1. 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