Jesus Explains the Gospel — John 3:1-21

In John 3, Jesus has a conversation with an unsaved Pharisee named Nicodemus. Jesus teaches about being born again, His future death on the cross, the love of God, and how we need to believe in Him. And it’s in this chapter that we see the words of the most famous verse in the Bible—John 3:16. So, in today’s Bible study, we’ll see how Jesus explains the gospel.Is Baptism Required for Salvation? - https://youtu.be/2xPTVTw3UJMHey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor with a passion for expository teaching, biblical theology, and Christian apologetics.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Introduction2:13 Who Nicodemus was and how he came to Jesus3:55 The new birth—ye must be born again6:30 Is baptism required for salvation? John 3:5 explained10:43 We can’t perfectly understand salvation, but we can still be saved.12:37 Why Nicodemus failed to understand the basics of salvation13:55 The Holy Spirit helps believers to understand what the unsaved cannot.16:46 The necessary cross—just as the brass serpent was raised on a pole, Jesus would be raised on a cross.18:25 The balance between God’s love and God’s justice20:23 Why only Jesus could pay the penalty for our sins21:51 The never-ending love of God—a breakdown of John 3:1623:25 What do we need to do to be saved?26:01 The need for belief—if you haven’t accepted Christ as Savior, you’re condemned.28:39 A recap of what Jesus told Nicodemus29:50 Nicodemus’ salvationBible passages used in this episode:John 3:1-3, John 3:16, John 3:1-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5, John 3:7-13, John 3:3, 1 Corinthians 2:12-14, John 3:14-15, Numbers 21:8-9, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 33:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 4:19, John 3:17, Romans 5:8, John 3:18, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, Romans 6:23, Revelation 21:8, John 3:19-21, John 7:50-52, John 19:38-40All verses are in the King James Version (KJV).I’m a brand ambassador for Elevated Faith! Buy clothing that helps you share the gospel, and save 15% with my ambassador link!https://elevatedfaith.com/discount/DCipriano1555