We circle the verse John 3:16 to discover it's meaning in context with the chapter. In the process we reveal an important lesson for Nicodemus and us about belief.
Pastor Russ Fochler shares the significance of Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus about being "born from above" and the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit. There is much we can learn from the way that Jesus engaged with Nicodemus that can make us wiser disciple-makers among our friends, neighbors and co-workers. blazingfire.org To listen to the talk, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-vi8i4-d3e2eb
Pastor Russ Fochler shares the significance of Jesus' teaching to Nicodemus about being "born from above" and the necessity of being born of water and the Spirit. There is much we can learn from the way that Jesus engaged with Nicodemus that can make us wiser disciple-makers among our friends, neighbors and co-workers. blazingfire.org To listen to the talk, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-vi8i4-d3e2eb
The Gospel of John has the most direct challenge to the reader to believe and accept that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. This gospel more than any other book of the Bible reveals the mind of Christ.
John's gospel was written around 90AD. He assumes his readers know the basic facts of Jesus life. His purpose is to highlight that Jesus was and is the Son of God and that belief in Him will give eternal life.
John 3:16-36, God Loves The World, Does God Save Everyone, After these things...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 3:16-36, God’s Great Love; Why did God want to save sinners?; God Wants Everyone Saved; Why Doesn't God Save Everyone?, Universalism; God loves the world; God Is Love; “After these things”; Christ Must Increase In Us; Christ Is Superior; Believe Or Obey; “Has eternal life” is an assurance of salvation
Jesus proclaims to his disciples that he has overcome the world. The world is the Satanic way of thinking that has corrupted this world. Jesus helps us to understand that through the work of the Holy Spirit the world is convicted concerning sin, righteousness and judgment. When we believe in Jesus we can have forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and we overcome the world through him.
Message series i am - part 7 - i am the light of the world - pastor chuck b...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 7 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Light Of The World", Pastor Chuck talks about the reality of living in a dark world (that is getting darker) and how God's light can dispel the darkness. He further explains how the coming of Christ forever shined God's light in the world and how we as Christians are called to be God's light.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
The Gospel of John has the most direct challenge to the reader to believe and accept that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. This gospel more than any other book of the Bible reveals the mind of Christ.
John's gospel was written around 90AD. He assumes his readers know the basic facts of Jesus life. His purpose is to highlight that Jesus was and is the Son of God and that belief in Him will give eternal life.
John 3:16-36, God Loves The World, Does God Save Everyone, After these things...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 3:16-36, God’s Great Love; Why did God want to save sinners?; God Wants Everyone Saved; Why Doesn't God Save Everyone?, Universalism; God loves the world; God Is Love; “After these things”; Christ Must Increase In Us; Christ Is Superior; Believe Or Obey; “Has eternal life” is an assurance of salvation
Jesus proclaims to his disciples that he has overcome the world. The world is the Satanic way of thinking that has corrupted this world. Jesus helps us to understand that through the work of the Holy Spirit the world is convicted concerning sin, righteousness and judgment. When we believe in Jesus we can have forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and we overcome the world through him.
Message series i am - part 7 - i am the light of the world - pastor chuck b...LifePointe Church
This message is Part 7 of the message series "I AM" by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message titled, "I AM The Light Of The World", Pastor Chuck talks about the reality of living in a dark world (that is getting darker) and how God's light can dispel the darkness. He further explains how the coming of Christ forever shined God's light in the world and how we as Christians are called to be God's light.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church in Crowley, TX on Sunday, March 26, 2017.
John 1;3-17, Creation ex nihilo, In Him, John the Baptist, believe, Light, Go...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 1;3-17, Creation ex nihilo; “In Him;” Who Is John the Baptist?; That all might believe; The Light of the world; God Loves The World; receive Him; Unwilling; What is grace?; “Father”
John 3:1-16, Many believed, pisteuo; Trust or Believe, OT born again; God Lov...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 3:1-16, Many believed but were not saved; pisteuo; Trust or Believe?; You must be born again; Born again in the OT; The Serpent Lifted Up?; God’s Great Love; God Loves The World; Bronze Serpent
to whom to pray, The division of labor of the Trinity, Jesus taught the disc...franktsao4
When we pray, we will see that everyone seems to have a different object of prayer. Some people pray to God the Father, and some people pray to Jesus Christ. It seems that they are all gods, and it seems to be the same as whoever prays.
Now we will study whether there is any difference between them from the scriptures of the Bible. We will see the roles of each other from the three-in-one God and their mutual connection. In this way, when you pray, you will not pray to the wrong object
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...Valley Bible Fellowship
God Creates The Church; What Is “born again”?; Will spiritual, religious, people make it to heaven?; What Must We Do To Be Saved?; Acts Chapter 2;1-22, John 3:1-18, Matthew 7:21-23, Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 10
Worry and stress can suck the life out of us both figuratively and literally. Learn how God did not design us to live in stress and how we can lower our stress levels and be who we are meant to be in Christ.
To go with the Nooma video "Store", this presentation reviews the modern link between emotion and motivation and how we can use our emotions to motivate us to do choose life over death everyday.
An overview in missions and how you can get involved and prepared to serve and do the thing that is uniquely Christian, going out and serving others with your talent and love.
Truth and lies are much bigger than we usually think. We live surrounded by the lie and we lose our hope and our belief. Jesus is the "truth" in that he dispels the lie.
We overload our minds with so much information. Our rate of communication goes up, and the quality of our communication goes down. We are in danger of losing ourselves.
Looks into the life of King Nebuchadnezzar and what he contributed through writing to the bible. We take a look at his dream about the tree and how turning our eyes to heaven shows us the power of the God of the Now. Goes with the Rob Bell Video entitled "Trees"
The bible is full of landscapes and scenery, each as important to the story as the characters. What can these landscapes tell us about our lives and what we need to do to seek God in the place we are?
The story of Esther, set to the music of "Queen". Be sure to use a playlist with the following songs:
• Princes of the Universe
• Killer Queen
• Somebody to Love
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love
• Keep Yourself Alive
• I Want It All
• Save Me
• Hammer To Fall
• We Will Rock You
• We Are The Champions
• Bohemian Rhapsody
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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2. John 3:16
For God so loved the world
that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him
shall not perish but have eternal life
3. The Most Famous Verse
• God loves the whole world
• God has loved and still loves the world
• There was a reason he had to send Jesus
• There was a reason to “give” Jesus as a gift
4. The Most Famous Verse
• There was only one shot – no Plan B
• The gift of eternal life is available to all
• The criteria is that we “believe” in Jesus
• This is a promise because it “shall” happen
6. Questions...
• Why does God love the world?
• What does it mean to “give” a son?
• What does it mean to believe in Jesus?
• What does eternal life mean exactly?
8. What Does It Mean
To Believe In Jesus?
• Is it that he existed?
• Is it that he was a man?
• Is it that he is God?
• Is it that he was a good teacher?
• Is it that he died for our sins?
• Is it that he was raised from the dead?
11. We need to look at the rest of the chapter to figure out
what Jesus was talking about in regard to belief
because too often we take verses out of context
13. Perspective:
Then and Now
• Retrospect is 20/20
• We are reading this verse 2000 years later
• We know the rest of the story
• We assume we know what he meant
• We color the story because we live today
• What did he mean in context to then?
15. The Story: Nicodemus
• Jesus was chatting with Nicodemus
• He was a Pharisee
• He was a staunch believer
• He was involved in church
• He was involved in government
• He was beginning to believe in Jesus
16. John 3:1
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus,
a member of the Jewish ruling council.
18. John 3:2
“Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God.
For no one could perform the miraculous signs
you are doing if God were not with him.”
19. The Story: Jesus
• Jesus had just started his ministry
• Jesus was not yet revealed as God to people
• Jesus was known for performing many miracles
• Jesus began to have people believe in his name
• Jesus was beginning to make some enemies
20. John 2:11
This, the first of his miraculous signs,
Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee.
He thus revealed his glory,
and his disciples put their faith in him.
21. John 2:23
Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast,
many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing
and believed in his name.
25. John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared,
“I tell you the truth, no one can see the
kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
26. John 3:4
“How can a man be born when he is old?”
Nicodemus asked.
“Surely he cannot enter a second time
into his mother's womb to be born!”
27. John 3:5-8
Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the
kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
You should not be surprised at my saying,
“You must be born again.”
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound,
but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.
So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
29. A Debate In The Night
• Jesus responds to Nicodemus’ statement
that he is from God
• Jesus explains about being born again
• Nicodemus doesn’t really understand
• Jesus explains things again
• Nicodemus still doesn’t understand
• Why doesn’t Nicodemus “Get It?”
31. John 3:10-11
“You are Israel's teacher,” said Jesus,
“and do you not understand these things?
I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know,
and we testify to what we have seen,
but still you people do not accept our testimony.
32. John 3:12-14
I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe;
how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?
No one has ever gone into heaven except
the one who came from heaven — the Son of Man.