Archive for July 2017

Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. John‬ ‭3:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Nicodemus was trying to wrap his mind around Jesus’ words. Being born a second time doesn’t make sense, how can it? So Jesus elaborated. I like how Barnes’ Commentary frames it up: “Perhaps, also, he alludes to the question asked…

Jesus answered–Verily, verily, I say unto thee: Except one be born of water and spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which hath been born of the flesh, is, flesh, and, that which hath been born of the spirit, is, spirit. John 3:5-6 (The Emphasized Bible) I love the way the Message…