What we need is the Gospel
THE GOSPEL: WHAT WE NEED
John 3:1-21
What Happens When We Are Born Again?
n God reveals our need.
4The new birth is necessary to know God.
4The new birth is impossible without God.
• We are morally evil.
• We are spiritually sick.
• We are slaves to sin.
• We are blinded to truth.
• We are lovers of darkness.
• We are children of wrath.
• We are spiritually dead.
4The new birth is dependent on God.
n God changes our heart.
4He cleanses us.
4He indwells us.
n God enables our belief.
4By His grace, we turn from sin.
4By His grace, we trust in Christ.
n God transforms our lives.
4He transforms us for our eternal good.
4He transforms us for His eternal glory.
The Ultimate Question...
Am I born again?
April 20, 2008 • Dr. David Platt
THE GOSPEL: WHAT WE NEED
John 3:1-21
What Happens When We Are Born Again?
n God reveals our _______________________.
4The new birth is _______________________ to know God.
4The new birth is _______________________ without God.
• We are morally _______________________.
• We are spiritually sick.
• We are _______________________ to sin.
• We are blinded to truth.
• We are lovers of _______________________.
• We are children of wrath.
• We are spiritually _______________________.
4The new birth is _______________________ on God.
n God changes our _______________________.
4He _______________________ us.
4He _______________________ us.
n God enables our _______________________.
4By His grace, we _______________________ from sin.
4By His grace, we _______________________ in Christ.
n God transforms our _______________________.
4He transforms us for our eternal _______________________.
4He transforms us for His eternal _______________________.
The Ultimate Question...
______________________________