Monday, April 16, 2012
The Confusion Of Nicodemus
“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!” (John 3:4)
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Nicodemus confused the things of God with those of the flesh.
He thought that Jesus was referring to a return to his mother's womb.
A thing that would be an absolute impossibility.
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There are many around who do not understand the plan of salvation.
When someone tries to think about it in human terms, it makes absolutely no sense at all.
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The plan of salvation is a thing that is spiritually discerned.
Unless the Spirit of God awakens the mind to the truth of God's plan, there can be no understanding and no salvation.
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That is why Jesus stressed the need for the Father to draw men to the truth.
“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day. (John 6:44)
He went on to say, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless the Father has enabled them.” (John 6:65)
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Nicodemus was confused about the new birth!
So are many of us!
Nicodemus was confused about the new birth!
So are many of us!
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Bouncing on Words
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