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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 3 ERV, Ch. 4 NKJV

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Michael Haner

Podcast Introduction

Today is Gospels Saturday. We’ll read John chapters 3-4! I’m calling this episode “Born Again - Salvation Beyond Merit.”

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Summary of John 3

In John chapter three, Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council, visited Jesus at night. Jesus told him that unless someone is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus was puzzled by this concept, as he thought being born into the Jewish race guaranteed a place in God's kingdom. Jesus explained that being born again refers to a spiritual rebirth, which is brought about by the Holy Spirit. He emphasized that human effort alone cannot achieve this new birth.

Jesus clarified that to be born again, one must believe in Him as the Son of God. He spoke of God's love for the world and how He sent His Son to save it. Whoever believes in Jesus will have eternal life, while those who do not believe are already condemned. Believing in Jesus means putting faith and trust in Him, surrendering control of one's life to Him. Jesus, as God Himself, is capable of guiding and lovingly caring for our lives.

The invitation is extended to everyone to invite Jesus into their lives and experience the new birth and eternal life that He offers. He stands at the door, ready to be invited in, bringing hope, purpose, and a relationship with God.

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00I have seen this happen.

Steve Webb 0:09Coming to you from Riverside, California, this is the Lifespring! One Year Bible, and podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. Welcome! I'm so glad you're with me today. This is the daily show where we're reading through the entire Bible in a year and today is Gospel Saturday. We'll read John chapters 3 and 4. Before we get started, let's have a word of prayer. Our gracious heavenly Father, we thank you for the weekend. And we thank you for blessing us with your Word. And I pray, Lord, that as we read today, you would teach us, that you would touch our hearts and touch our minds. I pray this in Jesus' name, amen. Okay, let's get going.

Steve Webb 0:49John, chapter 3. There was a man named Nicodemus, one of the Pharisees. He was an important Jewish leader. One night he came to Jesus and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a teacher sent from God. No one can do these miraculous signs that you do unless they have God’s help.” Jesus answered, “I assure you, everyone must be born again. Anyone who is not born again cannot be in God’s kingdom.” Nicodemus said, “How can a man who is already old be born again? Can he go back into his mother’s womb and be born a second time?” Jesus answered, “Believe me when I say that everyone must be born from water and the Spirit. Anyone who is not born from water and the Spirit cannot enter God’s kingdom. The only life people get from their human parents is physical. But the new life that the Spirit gives a person is spiritual. Don’t be surprised that I told you, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it wants to. You hear it, but you don’t know where it is coming from or where it is going. It is the same with everyone who is born from the Spirit.