Sunday Gathering - John 3 : 1-21 - Cornelius Tanis

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Cornelius Tanis discusses the necessity of being born again as explained by Jesus in John 3:1-21.

✨ SERMON RESOURCES 📄 SERMON OUTLINE 📖 FURTHER STUDY GUIDE 💭 REFLECTION QUESTIONS ──────────────────── Bible Passages John 3:1-21 : Jesus explains the necessity of being born again to Nicodemus, a Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council. Daniel 2 : The prophecy of the rock (the Kingdom of God) that smashes the earthly kingdoms of gold, silver, and clay. Numbers 21:4-9 : The account of Moses lifting the bronze snake in the wilderness so that those who looked upon it would be healed. 2 Corinthians 5:21 : The “Great Exchange” where Christ, who knew no sin, became sin for us so we might become the righteousness of God. Romans 10:10 : The importance of believing with the heart to obtain righteousness and salvation. Key Points The Necessity of the New Birth : Jesus emphasizes that being “born again” is not an optional experience or an intellectual add-on; it is the absolute requirement for seeing and entering the Kingdom of God. This spiritual rebirth is a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, distinct from human effort or physical birth. The Kingdom of God vs. Worldly Kingdoms : Using the imagery from the book of Daniel, the sermon contrasts earthly kingdoms—which are…

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Guest: Cornelius Tanis

Topics covered

• spiritual rebirth
• Kingdom of God
• relationship over religion
• Nicodemus
• Christian teachings
• salvation

Keywords

• born again
• Nicodemus
• Kingdom of God
• spiritual rebirth
• Christianity
• salvation
• reflection questions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 3:1-21, Daniel 2, Numbers 21:4-9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 10:10

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