Next Steps 2.0 - Moving To Maturity

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3. Jesus’ death would provide for a regeneration or rebirth of our old spirit.

John 3:3-6, NLT Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” “What do You mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother's womb and be born again?” Jesus replied, “I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit. Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life.”

What must we do to receive this salvation?

God has provided for our salvation in the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for our sins. However, we have a part to play as well. Our part has to do with our response to what He has done. We are to respond to what God has provided for us in four ways.

Point to Ponder: “As you read the verses associated with each of the following points, reflect on what you feel are the most significant points being made.”