THE NEW BIRTH DAY

Text: John 3: 1-7
INTRODUCTION
There is a day attributed to the arrival (natural birth) of everyone on earth Eccl.3:2 but there is
a more important birthday for every man; the day we surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ
i.e., born again John 3:7. This day stretches beyond this present world into eternal life. It is
the origin of every Christian which makes the new birth day crucial and important.
The new birth is transformational 2 Cor.5:17, conceived from an incorruptible seed 1 Peter 1:23 and given birth to by water and Spirit John 3:5. May the Holy Spirit enlighten us in Jesus name.
WHAT IS THE NEW BIRTH?
a) Your Real Life Starts at Salvation
- There is no life before salvation (spiritual rebirth Col. 2:13
- Jesus the only source of Life John 3:16, Act 4:12, John 14:6
- Salvation requires your heart and mouth Rom 10:9-10, Act 16:30-31
b) Salvation must be treasured above all things.
- It is a work of grace i.e. a gift of the Lord Romans 8:30, Eph 2:8-9
- Access to grace and mercy 1 Peter 2:10, John 1:17
- Must do everything possible to hold on to grace Heb 12:28
c) The joy of salvation must be extended
- It is our responsibility as Christians to propagate the gospel everywhere we go.
Without sharing the word of life, how will the unbeliever come to the knowledge of
Christ? Romans 10:14, John 4:39 - 42, Acts 16:29-34
- Christ commanded it Matt 28:18-20
CONCLUSION
The new birth is a journey of faith and it is the beginning of our Christian life just as Abraham
believed God and received the promise Rom 4:16. Through this journey, we must depend
on the Holy Spirit in empowering us live as new creature in God rather than those that live after the flesh Rom 8:5.