A New Birth And A New Beginning

John 3:1–5 (NKJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 2:1–4 (NKJV) 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

God gives us a new beginning when we experience the new birth!

I. The new birth is Jesus' primary focus

II. The new birth requires water baptism

III. The new birth requires Holy Spirit baptism

IV. The new birth is required for all people

V. The new birth is the marker of a new beginning

Call To Action

1. Turn to Jesus

2. Be baptized in water

3. Be baptized with the Spirit

4. Rejoice over what God has done

5. Tell everyone they can experience a new birth and a new beginning