TODAY’S SERMON: June 1, 2025
Studies in John: 06 You Must be Born Again
John 3: 1-21 ESV
The conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, in the Gospel of John, has produced the most quoted verse in the Bible, John 3:16.
Today we will look at the biblical doctrine of being born again. This is a concept that many Christian organizations shy away from because of the implications that come along with it. Instead of running from it, let’s see what the Bible says about it. Here are some scriptures that will help you study further:
2 Corinthians 5:17
Titus 3:5
1 Peter 1:3
1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1–4, 18.
John has already addressed the concept of being born again in his prologue, but it was different than chapter 3. Go back and read it: John 1:12–13
WHO IS NIC? He’s a ruler of the Jews
Nicodemus was highly respected among the Jews as he was a member of the Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jewish nation (John 7:50-51).
The Sanhedrin is comparable to America’s Supreme Court.
Nicodemus was an influential man:
He is a Pharisee = knowledgeable of the scriptures through years of studying the Torah. He is a ruler of the Jews = a member of the Jewish Supreme Court.
As you will see, the exchange between Jesus and Nicodemus was meant to teach us that salvation does not come through the intellect. Instead, it comes through true belief in the Person and work of Jesus.
Bro. Joey
- John 3:16 is often described as the “Gospel in a nutshell” because it offers the fundamental tenets of Christian doctrine in one sentence.
- Although we will not make it to this famous scripture in this study, it is important for us to understand what brought the conversation to that point.
Today we will look at the biblical doctrine of being born again. This is a concept that many Christian organizations shy away from because of the implications that come along with it. Instead of running from it, let’s see what the Bible says about it. Here are some scriptures that will help you study further:
2 Corinthians 5:17
Titus 3:5
1 Peter 1:3
1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1–4, 18.
John has already addressed the concept of being born again in his prologue, but it was different than chapter 3. Go back and read it: John 1:12–13
WHO IS NIC? He’s a ruler of the Jews
Nicodemus was highly respected among the Jews as he was a member of the Sanhedrin, the ruling body of the Jewish nation (John 7:50-51).
The Sanhedrin is comparable to America’s Supreme Court.
Nicodemus was an influential man:
He is a Pharisee = knowledgeable of the scriptures through years of studying the Torah. He is a ruler of the Jews = a member of the Jewish Supreme Court.
As you will see, the exchange between Jesus and Nicodemus was meant to teach us that salvation does not come through the intellect. Instead, it comes through true belief in the Person and work of Jesus.
Bro. Joey