Dear TVCC Students,
Last night we went over John 3:1-8, where Jesus teaches Nicodemus about being born again of the Spirit. Here is a recap...
~John 3:1: Though Nicodemus was a religious leader, He knew that Jesus had something different. He came to Jesus because he knew he did not have it all figured out and he wanted to know the truth. He came to Jesus- the Truth, for answers.
Q: Do you come to Jesus for the truth or do you let the world shape your beliefs? If the Word of God is not daily teaching you the truth of the Lord, you will be letting the world teach you its ways and lead you away from the Lord.
~John 3:3-7: Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again. Nicodemus, as a religious leader, was under the impression that just following the law (living right) would make him right with the Lord. Jesus is telling him that keeping the law will not bring him to God but being "born again" (read Ezekiel 36). Those that believe that Jesus is the Christ are born of God (1 John 5) but genuine belief/trust is not just acknowledging that facts are so (even the demons believe- James 2:19). Genuine belief changes the way you live!
Q: Have you been born again? Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, YOUR Sin-taker? Look at your life. Does it match what you say you believe? Your life reveals what you believe.
~John 3:8: Being born again is not something that we can muster on our own- it is an act of the Spirit working within us (Romans 9:16). God is the one who has mercy on us to grant us being born again and lead us in a relationship with Him. If you see that you do not know the Lord, come to Him and ask for Him to grant you to be born again. Only He can give eternal life!
Dear students,
We are so glad to have been able to worship with you last night. It is refreshing to see you guys faithfully coming to worship and hear the Word. We pray that you will spend time meditating on His word this week and that you will enjoy being in His presence. We love you. Remember that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion (Philippians 1:6). Trust in Him to continue to grow and sanctify you.
With hope,
Sonny and Casi
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