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There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. (John 3:1-13)

Continuing verse by verse through John chapter 3, this lesson explains the Lord's words to Nicodemus that a man must be born again to see the kingdom of God. The wind in verse 8 is used to show that the Spirit is unseen, yet His work in a life can be seen: conviction of sin, love for others and a new desire for eternal things. The lesson teaches that the new birth is God's work alone, that pride keeps religious people from admitting they cannot save themselves, and that God, who cannot lie, saves whosoever calls on the name of the Lord. It closes from 1 John 3 and Ephesians 4 with a call for the saved to put off the old man, put on the new man, not grieve the Holy Spirit, and live a life of thanks to the God who saved them.

The Five Solas of the Reformation - Message 6 - Reformed yet not Regenerate? - Matthew 7:13-14, 21-23. There is a broad way and a narrow gate. One is found by many, some who even think that they believe sound doctrine, but the narrow way is for those who have been born again! Do you know that you know Jesus, and even more importantly, that He knows you?

The 1st step to knowing you're going is knowing that going is ALL by God's grace. If you think going is based on you, you can never be sure about your part. The 2nd step is knowing you've been born again. Some recall the time. But if you don't, you can still know.

This sermon explores the high priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17, highlighting four specific needs He intercedes for on behalf of believers, praying for their needs: preservation, patience, perspective, and purity. The message emphasizes that true perseverance is not achieved through human strength but is secured by God's power, ensuring that those who are truly born again will endure to the end. It addresses the necessity of maintaining a Christ-centred joy that enables patience amidst suffering and worldly opposition, contrasting the transient nature of worldly pleasures with the immutable character of God. Furthermore, the sermon provides an eternal perspective on the believer's presence in the world, affirming that trials serve a holy purpose in sanctifying the soul through the Word of God. Ultimately, the focus rests on the believer's call to holiness, urging a life saturated with Scripture to be conformed to the image of Christ and to glorify God in all circumstances.

The sermon examines the identity and character of the twelve apostles, arguing that they were not supernatural beings but common, converted, and often conflicted men who were fully consecrated to Christ. By contrasting their humble backgrounds and human failures with their unwavering commitment to the Great Commission, the message challenges listeners to move beyond religious ritual and embrace a personal, born-again relationship with Jesus. The preacher emphasizes that the church's power lies in its sending capacity, urging believers to actively share the gospel in their communities rather than waiting for formal approval or perfect circumstances. This instructional and convicting tone calls for a renewed dedication to witnessing, highlighting that God uses imperfect people to accomplish His perfect will.

Michael Germi is a former Muslim born in Iran into a Shia Muslim family. In this setting he learned to practice Islam praying 5 times a day toward Mecca. He fasted during Ramadan. He practiced self-mutilation for the cause of Allah. He migrated to Australia in 2006 and in 2009 placed his trust in Jesus Christ. He later moved to the U.S. where he is a missionary with Baptist World Mission and now proclaims the Gospel to Islamic nations by satellite TV, satellite radio and internet radio. He's written several Farsi Christian books and desires to plant churches around the world where Persians are scattered. Islam is dominating the educational system with libraries and schools celebrating Muslim Heritage Month or Muslim history month. Field trips have been taken to mosques. Students have had to learn the pillars of Islam and give the Islamic confession of faith. Islam is also advancing in politics with local governments and state governments issuing proclamations recognizing Islam. So don't miss this broadcast as Michael describes the "how" and the "why" questions as they pertain to the growth of Muslims/Islam worldwide, the ultimate goal of Islam and its feelings about democracy, and what Sharia is about. Michael leaves listeners on a positive note as you'll hear him explain where your ultimate hope lies. Listeners contributed to the broadcast as well. More Information: besharat.tv/english

The Significance of The Holy Spirit In The Life of The Believer

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