*****john 3:1-15

Ye Must be Born Again John 3: 1-15

John 3:1–15 (NRSV)

1 Now there was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God; for no one can do these signs that you do apart from the presence of God.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can anyone be born after having grown old? Can one enter a second time into the mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. 6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.7 Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’ 8 The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” 9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do not understand these things? 11 “Very truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know and testify to what we have seen; yet you do not receive our testimony. 12 If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man.14 And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

We have read a portion of one of the most beloved and quoted passages of Scripture. It is here that Jesus has a personal encounter with a man named Nicodemus, one of the elite in all of Israel. Nicodemus was a man of power, wealth, and influence. He seemed to be on top of the world. By the standards of society, Nicodemus had it all; he had reached the pinnacle of success. But, with all that he had achieved and acquired there was emptiness in his life. He knew that something was missing. This encounter with Jesus would open his eyes to the wonderful and gracious offer of salvation. In their conversation Jesus shares the truths of being born again. The fundamental truths that Jesus shared with Nicodemus reveal how sinners are saved and cleansed by the saving power of Christ. I want to look in on their conversation as we consider the truths of the proclamation Jesus made:

Ye Must be Born Again.

I. The Condition of Nicodemus our day. Notice:

A. He was a Religious Man– In the life of Nicodemus we can see a resemblance to many in (1) – Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a ruler of the Jews. The Pharisees were devoutly religious. No doubt he had spent years studying the Scriptures and living according to the Mosaic Law. As a ruler of the Jews, Nicodemus held a position of authority in the synagogue. He knew religious traditions and how they were to be carried out, but sadly he had never met the Christ of the Scriptures. We see Jesus in His person in the gospels, but all of the Bible points to Him.

 Nicodemus may have been religious, but he wasn’t saved. All the religion in the world can never provide salvation. You could study the Bible and even quote it word for word, but if you have never been saved all you will have is knowledge of God, not a relationship. Being involved in church services and activities are good, but they cannot save!

B. He was a Respected Man (1, 10) – There is little doubt Nicodemus would’ve been a man who was admired and respected. Jesus referred to him as a master of Israel, or a teacher. Nicodemus must’ve been an educated man with a lot of influence on those around him. He was likely envied by many who would love to have the opportunity to serve in the position he held.

 Nicodemus would’ve been a fine, outstanding citizen among the Jews. He lived a life that was admired and respected by those who knew him, but even that couldn’t bring salvation. There are many today who live a good, moral life. They abide by the laws of the land, work hard and refrain from an immoral lifestyle; they are good to help with social causes and issues, but they are lost in sin because they have never trusted Christ. Simply living a respectable life will never bring salvation or acceptance to God.

C. He was a Restless Man (2) – Nicodemus had it all as man would think, but there was something within his heart that wouldn’t let him rest. He knew what the Bible said; he knew how to live a moral life, but yet there was a void in his heart. We find that he came to Jesus by night to enquire of Him. He came with respect for the Lord, desiring to learn more of Him.

 The Spirit of God was working in the heart of Nicodemus. This wasn’t just curiosity, this was conviction! I remember when the Lord was dealing with me. I could find no rest within my soul. I had heard of Christ, but I hadn’t surrendered my heart to Him. I lived in fear of death.

 Many today are like Nicodemus. They have found success in this world, but they are miserable in their souls. If you constantly find yourself thinking of what will happen when you die, or wondering if you have made the necessary preparations to stand before God, it is likely the Spirit is dealing with you as He did Nicodemus. Praise God for the convicting power of the Spirit!

D. He was a Reluctant Man (4; 9) – We will deal with the words of Jesus in a moment, but we find that Nicodemus had trouble with the words of Jesus. The Lord had laid out the plan of salvation, but Nicodemus couldn’t yet believe. It is likely that his education and the influence of the Pharisees clouded his vision. They wanted to work their way in, thinking they could live good enough to merit heaven. The Lamb of God had shared the truth of salvation, and yet Nicodemus was reluctant to believe.

 How many have heard the gospel but are reluctant to receive it? Maybe the Lord has dealt with you, maybe you know that you are lost, and yet you are unwilling to believe. I thought of the words of King Agrippa as Paul stood before him, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The Lord had sent conviction, but Agrippa would not believe. He was reluctant to accept Christ and I truly believe he is in hell today because of his reluctance.

 Don’t be as Nicodemus was here, or Agrippa; the gift of salvation is beyond our ability to comprehend, just believe it by faith! Many have been reluctant and waited too long. They thought they would get saved someday, but “someday” never came. Jesus is the only way to obtain salvation and eternal life!

II. The Conversation of Jesus– Jesus reveals the truths of salvation. Let’s consider the words of the Giver of Life eternal.

Notice: A. The Must of Salvation (3; 5) – Jesus reveals there is only one way to enter into the Kingdom of God. A man must be born again. The word except is an imperative revealing “there are no other options;” Jesus is the only way! We must be born again. The word must is also an imperative which means “to be absolutely necessary.” He was telling Nicodemus that if he wanted to be forgiven of sin and acceptable to God, he must be born again!

 This was hard for Nicodemus to comprehend. How can a man enter his mother’s womb the second time and be born again when he is old? Jesus isn’t referring to a physical birth. The word again has the idea of “coming from above.” Man must be born of the Spirit of God. It is the only way. The Holy Spirit brings conviction to man’s heart and through faith he believes in the finished work of Christ and is regenerated a new creature.

 I don’t remember my first birth, the physical birth, but I do remember my second birth, the day I was born into the family of God! We can’t comprehend the new birth; it is the work of God, John 1:12-13.

B. The Mark of Salvation (6-7) – Jesus reveals to Nicodemus there is a fundamental difference in the flesh and the Spirit. Those who have never experienced the spiritual birth remain in the flesh. There has been no change in their lives. We often find folks, who make resolutions or try to turn over a new leaf, but there has been no change within the heart; there has been no regeneration and spiritual renewal. Those are depending on themselves to create a right relationship with God.

 When we are born again, we are born of the Spirit. The Lord makes a change within the heart, old things have passed away and all things become new. There will be a noticeable difference in the lives of those who are born again. 2 Cor.5:17- Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. We will still be apt to sin and come short of the glory of God, but there will be a drastic change in our lives.

 I wonder about those who claim to have experienced salvation and yet there is no change in their lives. They still behave the same as before, they are still found in the same old places with the same old people. I am not perfect, but there has been a change in my life. When Jesus sets up residence in your heart, He will make a change that you will see as well as those around you!

C. The Miracle of Salvation (8) – Nicodemus was an educated Pharisee but he couldn’t grasp the truths of salvation. It is beyond our ability to grasp all the Jesus has done for us and continues to do in us. I have been saved for 30 years and I still haven’t figured out all I’ve received.

 Jesus gives a simple illustration: The wind blows where it wishes; we hear the sound of the wind and can even see its effects, but we cannot tell where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with our salvation. We feel the conviction of the Spirit and we visibly see the effects of a changed life, and yet we have no idea all that the Spirit is doing in our lives or where He is leading us.

 There is no way to fully grasp all we have in Jesus. Much of what we’ve received is a mystery, but it is wonderful nonetheless! We are not expected to understand it all, just believe. Rejoice that you are forgiven and acceptable to Him!

III. The Confidence of Salvation (13-15) – In these closing verses Jesus provides assurance for those who believe. I want to consider a couple aspects regarding our confidence in salvation.

Notice: A. The Provision of the Savior (13-14) – Jesus wanted Nicodemus to realize all of his education and upright living were not the source of salvation. It is impossible for man to ascend into heaven of himself. This is prior to the crucifixion and sacrifice that Jesus would make, but He shares the gospel message with Nicodemus. The Son of God left the glories of heaven and came as a servant to mankind, robed in flesh, to offer Himself as the only Sacrifice that could atone for sin.

 Just as Moses lifted up the brazen serpent in the wilderness to provide for those who were bitten by the venomous snakes to be made whole, Jesus had to be lifted up for those who had been poisoned by sin to be made whole. Were it not for the death and resurrection of our Lord, there would be no hope for us to ever be saved. Jesus secured the means of our salvation as He died upon the cross. We have the hope of eternal life because He rose again. Salvation is in Christ and Christ alone!

B. The Promise for the Sinner (15) – Everyone couldn’t have the position that Nicodemus held, but that wasn’t what was required. It isn’t about who we are; it is all about what Jesus has done! Jesus makes a promise that all can receive, whosoever can come to the Lord and receive salvation if they will only by faith believe. He came that all people might be saved. Jesus came for you! If you have never trusted in Him, He stands waiting for you to come. He wants you to come, just as you, are in faith. If you can believe that Jesus has the power to save, He will save you today!

Conclusion: I remember a time when I was like Nicodemus. I have never held a prominent place in society, but I was lost and reluctant to receive Christ. But I found out all I had to do was respond in faith and Jesus met me there. All He wanted was for me to come unto Him. He did the saving; I was just the recipient. Jesus said, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. If you are lost please come!

John 3:1-15

A TEACHING MOMENT

Intro: Over the last several weeks, we have looked at several of the personal encounters that Jesus had while He was here, walking upon the earth. We have watched Him as He interacted with sick people, dead people and lost people. We have watched our marvelous Lord do that which most people would have considered impossible. We have seen Him heal the sick, raise the dead and reach out to the lost.

In this passage, one of the best known in the New Testament, Jesus has a personal encounter with a man named Nicodemus. Nicodemus was one of the most powerful and influential men in all of Israel during this time period. Nicodemus is a wealthy, powerful, religious man. Yet, he is a man with an itch that neither he, nor his money, nor his power can scratch. During the course of their conversation, Jesus refers to Nicodemus as “a master of Israel”. This title means “teacher”. This tells us that Nicodemus was an educated man, but despite his learning, there were some things this man did not know.  But, one night, this rich, powerful, educated man found himself alone in the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. What Nicodemus learned that night would prove to be the greatest lessons of his life!

I want to eavesdrop on this conversation between the Lord Jesus and Nicodemus today. I want us to hear for ourselves the great truths Jesus shared with this man. You see, Nicodemus came to Jesus for some answers about religion, what he received were some answers about redemption. He came to Jesus with questions about Jesus. He went away with more knowledge about Jesus and about himself than he could have ever imagined. He came to Jesus that night to ask some questions about life. He left with information about the new birth. Let’s listen in as the teacher gets taught. I want to preach this morning on this thought: A Teaching Moment. As Jesus teaches Nicodemus the truth about salvation, He shares a few insights about the new birth that we need to hear.

I. v. 1-7 THE MUST OF THE NEW BIRTH

(Ill. The New Birth! It has become part of the common language of America. 70% of Americans claim to be born again. President Jimmy Carter claimed, during his presidential campaign, that he had been born again. Since Carter, every American president has said that he has had a religious experience, which they have all referred to as being “born again”. And, I hope they have been! But, this is not a new phrase! 1 Pet. 1:23 speaks of the new birth. James mentions it, James 1:18 as does John in the epistle of First John, 1 John 3:9; 4:7; 5:1; 5:4; 5:18. Well, what does it mean to be “born again”? The little phrase literally means “to be born from above.”

It carries the idea of getting a fresh start, a new life from Heaven. We call this experience “being saved” or being “born again”. In Titus 3:5, Titus uses the term “regeneration”. It means the same exact thing! It means that when you are regenerated, you get a new life! You get a new start!

So many people have this thing confused! They are seeking reformation. That is, they are trying to “turn over a new leaf” or “get a new lease on life”. What the world needs is not reformation, but regeneration! Every person under the sound of my voice needs regeneration and not reformation! You see, reformation is just whitewashing, but regeneration will wash you white! Reformation will put new cloths on a man, but regeneration will put a new man in his cloths! What the world needs, what you need, and what I need is regeneration! You see, if you have been born only once, then friend you are going to die twice! But, if you have been born twice, you will never die, because death has been swallowed up in life, John 11:25-26; 1 Cor. 15:54; 2 Cor. 5:4.

With all that in mind, let me share with you the Must Of The New Birth. Let me show you why it is necessary, if you want to get to Heaven!

A. The Nature Of Humanity Makes It A Must – Old Nicodemus has received a lot of criticism for approaching Jesus at night. Some people have suggested that he came at night because he was ashamed and was trying to hide what he was doing. I don’t think that was the case at all! I think he came at night because he was a busy man and he knew that Jesus was also a busy man. I think he came at night because he wanted some uninterrupted time with Jesus!

Now, you will notice that when this man came to Jesus, he came humbly and was very complimentary to Jesus. He came with some serious questions, but I dare say that he did not expect the answer he received. Jesus told him, “You must be born again!”, v. 3, 7. Surely, Nicodemus must have thought this was a mistake. After all, if you looked at this man and at all that he had going for him, you would never expect him to need to be born again! Not Nicodemus! Maybe that wino needs to be saved and born again. Maybe that wayward woman needs the new birth. Well, that wasted life down in the gutter needs to be born again, but someone like Nicodemus, well surely that doesn’t apply to him. If you looked at this man you would have thought that he had everything going for him. He had all the plusses and none of the minuses from a human perspective. Look at all this man had going for him!

1. Nicodemus Was A Rich Man – Tradition tells us that Nicodemus was one of the three riches men in Jerusalem. He had more money than he knew what to do with! What we have does not change what we are! You can have plenty of money, but it does not change the fact that you are still a sinner in need of a Savior! Your money can buy you many things here in this world, but it can buy you nothing in Heaven!

2. Nicodemus Was A Respectable Man – When he walked down the streets, people knew who he was and they pointed him out to their children. He was held in great esteem by all who knew him and saw him. He was, after all, a rule in Israel! Still, what we achieve does not change what we are! It is good to be respected and to have a good name among men, but that will not provide you a place in Heaven

3. Nicodemus Was A Religious Man – He was a Pharisee! He kept the Law. He was morally pure to a degree that you and I cannot imagine! Even Jesus recognized the religious efforts of these men, Matt. 5:20. He paid his tithes, did everything the Law said to do; he kept the written Law and the traditions of the elders. He never touched a woman; he probably avoided looking at them when possible. He would not come into contact with a sinner. He was a holy man! Still, what we do does not change who we are! In spite of the outward attempts at righteousness, Nicodemus was a religious man in need of a Redeemer! It is good to live clean and holy, but that will not save your soul! Your religious activities will not do the job either!)

(Note: Here is where many well meaning people are confused. They think that of they can be good enough or do enough, it will guarantee them access into Heaven. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Salvation only comes through the new birth! Why? Because, no matter what you have, what you do or who you are, you are still a sinner, Rom. 3:10-23; Rom. 5:12. Nothing you have, do or are changed what you are: a sinner in need of a Savior! That is why the new birth is not an option. It is not a take it leave it proposition. It is a divine must! If you want to miss hell and go to Heaven, then you must be born again! The nature of human nature demands it!)

B. The Nature Of Heaven Makes It A Must – In verse 3, Jesus says that without the new birth, you cannot “enter the kingdom of God.” Notice what kind of place Heaven is. It is the “kingdom of God.” Do you understand what He is saying? It has been said that Heaven “Is a prepared place for a prepared people.” Did you know that this is true? One of the most precious benefits of the new birth is the fact that we receive a new nature when we are saved, 2 Peter 1:4. When you get saved, you receive God’s nature; a nature from Heaven! The new birth prepares you for life in a new kingdom! The only way for you to get into Heaven is for you to first get Heaven into you!

Besides, if you went to heaven with a lost, fallen nature, you would be miserable! Heaven would become Hell for you! You would never enjoy that land unless you had a new nature! All the worship, the praise, the glories of Heaven would be offensive to you if you went there lost! It would be against your nature to enjoy anything in that land. That is why we need a new birth; it prepares us to enter in and to enjoy that new land! It gives us a new nature and it gives us a new life!

(Note: This business of the new birth got me to thinking! You will never see a bird swimming laps in a pool. Why? It’s against its nature! You will never see a cow dancing in a Broadway show. Why? It’s against its nature! You will never see a pig flying from tree limb to tree limb. Why? It’s against its nature! My friends, you will never a see a lost sinner in Heaven! Why? Because it’s against their nature! If you are going there, then you need a new nature. The only way to get that new nature is through the new birth. Why? Your first birth provided you with a physical, fleshly nature. You need a new birth, a birth from Heaven to provide you with a new, spiritual nature, v. 6. That is why Jesus says, “You must be born again!” It is not an option! Don’t settle for a maybe so, hope so or think so kind of salvation. Get born again and you will know so! The new birth is a must!)

II. v. 4-8 THE MYSTERY OF THE NEW BIRTH

(Ill. When Jesus told Nicodemus that he had to be born again, it messed with his mind! Nicodemus could not grasp how that could be. He imagined himself going back into his mother’s womb to be born a second time. I am sure his mother would have vetoed that idea! He wanted to know how this could happen, so he asked Jesus about the “How?” of the new birth. Nicodemus knows that he is in the presence of a mystery and he wants the answers.

There is no doubt that the new birth is a mysterious thing. None of us truly understands everything there is to know about it. It is still a mystery, even to those of us who have experienced it! However, don’t let the fact that it is a mystery cause you to avoid it altogether! You don’t let the mystery of electricity to cause you to sit in the dark do you? You don’t let the mystery of how a brown cow can eat green grass and give yellow butter and white milk stop you from enjoying butter, milk and ice cream do you? There are many things that we do not understand in life, but we still believe in them. So, do not allow the mystery of the new birth to keep from being saved! Notice how Jesus addresses this mystery for Nicodemus.

A. v. 4-7 He Compares It To A Birth – Physical birth is a mystery! Even doctors who special in that field know that human birth is a marvelous mystery that no one can fully explain! When Jesus says “except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God”, He is talking about physical birth and spiritual birth. He is telling us that for a man to get to heaven he must have two birthdays. There must be a day when he was born into the kingdom of men and a day when he is born into the kingdom of God! There are a few ways that physical birth can be used to illustrate spiritual birth.

1. Physical birth provides life – A babies have life because they are born! Likewise, spiritual birth provides a person with spiritual life, 1 John 5:12.

2. Physical birth only happens once – Physically speaking, you can only be born one time! (Ill. All the mothers said: Amen!) Spiritually, the same thing is true! Your spiritual birth is a one time for all time experience. It cannot be undone and it cannot be repeated!

3. Physical birth takes place because of the suffering on another – A mother enters the very jaws of death to bring life into this world. Jesus entered the cruel jaws of death so that you might be born again. The new birth rests squarely upon the pain and suffering of another!

4. Physical birth gives the infant a brand new start – No baby is born with a past! They have no past, only a future! So it is with the new birth. When you get saved, you get a brand new start. Your past is wiped away and a new, clean future lies in front of you!

The new birth is like a physical birth!

B. v. 8 He Compares It To A Breeze – Jesus tells Nicodemus that just as the wind can be felt, it can be measured and the effects of it can be seen; where it came from and where it went to remains a mystery. The new birth is the same way. You cannot see God do His work in a heart in this altar. But, you can see the effects of the wind of the Spirit in a life! When you see a drunkard leave his bottle, you know God has been working! When you hear clean language come from a mouth that used to be a sewer, you know God has been at work. When you see a vile woman become a clean woman, you know God has passed by. When you see a wicked, hateful man turn into a sweet, loving, holy saint, you know the wind of the Spirit has been blowing in his soul. It is a mystery because we do not see it happen. But, there is no denying the effects of the power of God when He works in the human heart.

(Note: Jesus is saying, “Nick, I can save you and when I do, you will never be the same!” That is what God does for all those who come to Him by faith. He changes them and alters their lives for ever, 2 Cor. 5:17!)

(Note: By the way, the wind of the Spirit was blowing in the soul of Nicodemus. But, he could not control that wind. It might be gone in an instant, never to return. The time for Nicodemus to heed God’s call was when the wind was moving in his heart. Friend, if the wind of the Spirit is blowing in your soul, the time to be saved is now! He will not always deal with you, Gen. 6:3. The best thing you can do is come to Him when He is near and calling, Isa. 55:6; 2 Cor. 6:2. The only time you can come is when He is calling you, John 6:44.)

III. v. 9-15 THE MEANS OF THE NEW BIRTH

(Ill. When Nicodemus hears these things, he wants to know how this is possible. Jesus takes these next few verses to explain to him and to us how the new birth can become a reality!)

A. v. 13-14 The Role Of The Savior – Jesus tells Nicodemus that the Savior’s part in the new birth was to leave Heaven above, to come into this world to die for sin! Friend that is what Jesus did for you! He left Heaven, took upon Himself a human body, lived without sin and died a horrible, awful death upon the cross, Phil. 2:5-8; Mark 10:45; Isa. 53:1-12. Jesus reminded Nicodemus of the time Israel sinned and God sent serpents in among them to bite them. As they did, many people in Israel died, Num 21:4-9. When that tragic event took place, God commanded Moses to make a brass snake and put it on a pole. Jesus said that He was like that snake! He came to this world to be put upon a cross. He came to die a sacrifice for sin, 1 Cor. 5:21. He came to die that we, through His death, might live! And, friend, when Jesus died on that cross, He paid your sin debt in full, Heb. 9:12; 10:10-14! There is nothing more owing on your account if you will receive Him by faith! He did His part when He died and rose again from the dead. That is the role of the Savior!

B. v. 15 The Role Of The Sinner – What must the lost, hell bound sinner do to be saved? The answer is right here in verse 15. It is a one word answer: believe! Just like these people in ancient Israel who had been bitten by those fiery serpents. All they had to do was look and live! (Ill. How that scenario might have played out then.) If you need to be saved, there is nothing left for you to do, but to believe in Jesus and receive His finished work at Calvary as the payment for your sins, Romans 10:9! For you there is nothing to do, He did it all. So, “believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved!” Have you done that? Are you saved and sure? You can be!

(Ill. The Greek historian Herodotus said that the ancient Egyptians believed in the new birth. They believed that when a person died they became whatever animal happened to have been born at the same time, and then they went from that animal to another animal life and then to another animal's life until they had gone through all of the animals of the animal kingdom, and then the Egyptians believed that you could be born again, that's what they called it, born again as a human being, and they believed the process would take 3,000 years. Really, they believed in reincarnation and they believed in a lie!

Well, friend, I've got good news for you today. You can be born again, and I don't mean become some animal, and I don't mean become another human being; I mean you can be born into the family of God and become God's child. And the best news is, you don't have to wait 3,000 years, you don't have to wait 3,000 days, you don't have to wait another second, you can be born again right now.)

Conc: What was it that drew Nicodemus to Jesus that night? I think it was the events of John 2:13-25. There, Jesus drove the moneychangers out of the Temple and proclaimed the fact of His Own death and resurrection. The Bible tells us that many of the people believed in Him because of His miracles, v. 23. However, Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew that their faith was superficial. It was based on the miracles and not genuine love for Him. No doubt Nicodemus saw what Jesus did at the Temple. No doubt Nicodemus heard what Jesus said when confronted at the Temple. What he saw and what he heard created a hunger within his soul to know more about Jesus. So, he came and he heard the Gospel. Did Nicodemus ever get saved? I think he did! Why? Nicodemus stood up for Jesus before the Sanhedrin, John 7:45-53. And, Nicodemus helped Joseph of Arimathaea bury the body of Jesus after the crucifixion, John 19:38-42. Nicodemus put his wallet and his wellbeing on the line for Jesus. That is the kind of thing a saved man does: he bears fruit!

As we close today, I want to draw your attention back to John 2:24-25 for just a moment. Before Nicodemus ever came to Jesus, Jesus knew what was in the heart of Nicodemus! Jesus knew what he needed when he came that night. Jesus cut through all the religious nonsense and all the foolishness and Jesus told Nicodemus exactly what he needed to hear! He told him how to be saved.

Did you notice that verse 24 says, “…he knew all men”? And, verse 25 says, “…He knew what was in man”. Friend, Jesus knows you too! He knows whether you are saved or not! He knows whether or not you have been born again. He knows all there is about you and He knows He loves you. He also knows that if you will come to Him, He will save you by His grace. He knows that if you will come to Him like you are, you can leave this building like you ought to be! If you are not saved today, let me invite you to come to Jesus for salvation right now.