JOHN 3

1. A ruler of the Jews. V.1
2. Teacher of the Jews. V.1

1. Rabbi-Teacher (rab-teacher) (rabbi-great teacher)  (rabban ---master teacher)

 2. Credentials - Miracles

 3.  But so much more

III.   THE MESSAGE     V. 3

1. Born -- Regeneration
2. Again -- from above
3. Can not see-- here or there

IV.   THE MEANS  V. 5-6

1. Flesh is flesh-- Natural birth

a.  Can educate the flesh

       b.  Can dress it up

       c.  Can religionize it

                Still the same old corrupt flesh

 2.  Spirit

a.  (Body) Man is physically alive.

b.  (Soul)  Man is mentally alert.

c.  (Spirit)  Man is spiritually dead.

3. Adam was created in the image of God.

    Adam's race was created in the image of Adam.

4.  To be "born again" is a human spirit that is  cooperative with God.

5.  The new spiritual birth makes alive the dead spirit. Brought about by the one created in the image of God. (Adam)

6.  The new birth is the living spirit of man brought about by the indwelling of the second Adam, Jesus Christ.