Many people know Jesus' words, "You must be born again," but what did they actually mean? Why did Jesus expect Nicodemus—a respected teacher of Israel—to already understand them?

In this sermon from John 3, we continue Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus by tracing the doctrine of the new birth throughout the Old Testament. From Deuteronomy to Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Revelation, Scripture reveals that entrance into God's kingdom has never been based on physical descent or external religion, but on the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

This message explores:

Why Jesus rebuked Nicodemus

What it means to be born of water and the Spirit

The promise of a circumcised heart

The Valley of Dry Bones

The river of life flowing from God's presence

The New Covenant fulfilled in Christ

Ultimately, this serm ...