The Lesson to Nicodemus

Summary

The sermon explores John 3:16 in the context of Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, emphasizing the necessity of being born again to enter the kingdom of heaven. It explains the spiritual rebirth as a sovereign work of the Holy Spirit, likened to the wind, and contrasts the natural and spiritual births. The preacher also discusses the roles and attitudes of the Pharisees, particularly Nicodemus, highlighting the importance of humility and true understanding of salvation through Christ. The sermon concludes by referencing the Old Testament lesson of the brazen serpent as a foreshadowing of Christ's crucifixion for salvation.