You Must be Born Again | John 2:23-3:21 | Dave Cook
·49 min·4 clips
Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be born again to see God's kingdom, sparking confusion.
The episode is a sermon from Calvary Greenwood Preaching, delivered by Dave Cook, analyzing John 2:23-3:21. Cook begins by discussing the memorability of John 3:16 and uses a doctor analogy to frame the human spiritual condition as a wound needing healing. He recounts the biblical passage where Jesus meets Nicodemus at night, highlighting Nicodemus' initial belief based on signs rather than true faith. Cook identifies two main problems: humanity naturally rejects Jesus because people love sin more than God, and salvation is only possible through faith in Jesus. He explains that these combined create a dire spiritual bind. The solution, Cook argues, is being 'born again' by God's Spirit, referencing Ezekiel 36 for cleansing and renewal. He applies this to believers, urging dependence on God for growth and evangelism, and addresses non-believers, clarifying that belief in Jesus leads to regeneration. The sermon includes personal anecdotes, such as a friend's conversion story, and references to figures like Andrew Peterson and Richard Dawkins. Cook concludes with a prayer for humility, evangelistic boldness, and salvation for listeners.
