Spirit Birthing Spirit

Geoff Thomas: The Holy Spirit – Chapter 7: “Spirit Birthing Spirit”Opening verses: John 3:1-8What we know about Nicodemus (page 70)1. Nicodemus was born into the right family2. He was a Pharisee3. He had the best education4. He was a member of the Sanhedrin5. He was a teacher of IsraelWhy is this list important? How does knowing this help with understanding the interaction and truths of the passage?We all must be born again; but what is involved with being born again? [Ezekiel 36:25-26 is helpful to consider]1. You must be born of water2. You must be born of the SpiritIn John 3:6 we read: “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit” What is true about those born simply of the flesh? [page 75]1. His mind is hostile to God and cannot please God (Romans 8:7-8)2. He cannot come to the King (John 6:44)3. He can produce only the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-21)What is true of those born of the Spirit? [pages 76-80]1. The new birth is a sovereign work of the Spirit (John 3:8; James 1:18)2. The new birth is an effective work of the Spirit ~ it produces results [Thomas works through various verses from the book of 1 John ~ page 78]3. The new birth is a mysterious work of the Spirit (John 3:8-9)For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate