Increase And Decrease | John 3:22-36
Increase And Decrease | As we have seen already, John the Baptist had a popular ministry in Israel. However, it was not John’s goal to become great, but to redirect the attention he was getting off of himself and on to the ONE who is truly great. As God’s people, we have been saved from the wrath of God, indwelt with the very Spirit of God, and gifted for ministry. Like John, these blessings are not meant primarily for our own sake, but for the glory of God…read more
New Birth | John 3:1-21
New Birth | Jesus continues the early stages of His ministry by having a night time conversation with a curious Pharisee, Nicodomus. Though Nicodumus is an expert in the Hebrew Scriptures, Jesus teaches him that all people are born evil and must be born again in order to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus reveals this is why God sent Him into the world, to save all those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God. This passage is incredibly important for accurately diagnosing the true problem of sin and the true nature of salvation.