In this passage of John Jesus teaches Nicodemus what he must do to be saved. Jesus tells us that Nicodemus must be born again and he also gives Nicodemus his witness and testimony that he is the Christ sent to save all who believe in him.
From the first 21 verses of this chapter we see how Jesus teaches Nicodemus that he must be born again in the Spirit and that only through belief in Jesus can one have eternal life.
We learn this truth from these verses... that Jesus is the light of the world and we must believe in him and his sacrifice at the cross for our sins. It is only through this belief that we may have eternal life.
Jesus wants all of us to consider these important verses and ask the difficult questions before Him.
Are you filled with the Spirit? Like the wind do others know its work in your life?
In verses 22 trough 32 we see that while the disciples are baptizing, John the Baptist is questioned and testifies again that he is mortal and that Jesus is the son of God, the Christ.
What an awesome testimony we see in the words of John the Baptist in the face of opposition. In the life of every believer, they must decrease and Jesus must increase!
We are all called to carefully consider these verses... Is your Joy complete in the knowledge of Christ’s redeeming work in your life? How can this thought cause you to become less and Jesus to become greater in everything you do?
In the last verses of this chapter John testifies about the Holy character of Christ and the Father’s will. God's will is that everyone would be under him and believe in him.
From this section of John 3 an awesome truth is revealed that Jesus is God’s beloved Son and He has placed everything in his hands.
Have you carefully considered this passage? What part of your heart needs to change to more fully accept Jesus as the sovereign influence in your life?
For further reading move on to John 4:1-30
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