What does it mean to be born again?
The person who had a conversation with Jesus.
Who is Nicodemus?
A theological term used to described being "born-again."
What is Regeneration?
Term to describe a separation of the soul from God.
What is Spiritual Death?
He was known as the Hebrew of Hebrews.
Who is Paul?
Simon's name was changed to ____ which means____.
Who is Peter - the rock?
The term "Born-Again" originates from this Book and Chapter of the Bible.
John 3
Breakdown the term "Regeneration" (Explain the Prefix, Root Word and Context)
What is:
Prefix- Re means Again
Root- Generate means to happens
Context: Something in us must happen again. Must be reborn.
What is:
Genesis 2:17 3:8
2:17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”
3:8 8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden.
The Road to Damascus (Explain this event)
What is Saul encounters Christ and is given a new name?
Jesus warns _____ that he would fail by _____.
Who is formerly Simon - by denying him three times before the rooster crows?
What specific group was the person who spoke with Jesus from?
AND
What was their role?
Who are the Sanhedrin?
AND
What is Ruler of the Jews?
Finish the verse:
"Flesh gives __ to __, but __ __ gives __ to spirit."
What is John 3:6?
"Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
Two or More Working to Complete a Task
What is Synergism?
One Person Working to Complete a Task
What is Monergism?
What is the significance of Simon's name change?
What is:
It demonstrates that Christ's church was going to be built up on the confession of faith, that Jesus is Lord.
Finish the verses:
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can _ _ _ of God unless they are born again.”
“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second __ __ __ __ to be born!”
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can ___ the kingdom of God unless they are __ of ___ and ____.
What is:
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
The Greek word Pneuma can be translated to 3 words. All of which are found in John 3:8.
What is Sprit, Breath or Wind?
The Fruit of the Spirit.
(Extra 100 points if you can cite)
What is Galatians 5:22-23?
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."
The pace at which Regeneration occurs?
Recite Philippians 1:6
What is "And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ."?
Summarize Jesus' conversation with the Pharisee.
What is Great Job!
Explain John 3:8
What is Great Job?!
Finish the Verse:
"And you were ___ in the ___ and sins in which you once walked, following the ___of this ____, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of ____ among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by ___ children of ___, like the rest of mankind. ___ ___, being ___ __ ___, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, ___ __ ____ together with____- by ___ you have been ___.
What is:
"And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved"?
Jesus chooses to heal the blind man in this way. It can be used to represent ____.
What is spit into the dirt and rub mud on his eyes, to represent our spiritual birth and the progression of our faith?
Recite Romans 8:38-39
What is:
"38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord."?