This scripture is packed full of theological messages but the greatest point for me is the words spoken by Jesus to one of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Jesus stated; “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” When one is born again they are given a new slate, cleansed by the blood of the Lamb. It is not on our own merit but by the saving power of Jesus death and resurrection.
Jesus continued to explain that being born again
requires belief that He is the only way to heaven. He made reference to his
upcoming death on the cross by comparing himself to the days of Moses. Jesus
has made it very clear that anyone who does not believe He is the Son of God is
condemned and will never see the kingdom of God.
This is the message we need to relate to all people
in our circles who are non-believers. We
must explain that being a good person will not get them into heaven, as many
people have a tendency to think. It
takes a believing faith that Jesus died for us, to reconcile our sinful nature
before the father, and that Jesus arose from the dead and now sits at the
Father’s right hand on the throne. This is what gains us entrance into the
Kingdom. It really is quite simple.
From this message of Jesus comes one of the most
powerful, well known verses of all time, “For God so loved the world that He
gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but
have everlasting life.
I think that deserves a “Praise the Lord, Amen”! If Jesus said it, we must believe it!
Written by guest blogger, Don Mills.
Thanks for stopping by . . .
pj
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