Religious People Need Jesus Too!

“...You must be born again.” John 3:7

Nicodemus was a Pharisee, an expert in the law and a high-ranking religious official. If anyone knew the ins and outs of the Scriptures, he did. What question could he possibly have to make him seek outside help?

Nicodemus made a polite but pointed opening remark that told Jesus immediately what he wanted to know. Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to your, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” V 3

Jesus was telling a man who had it all together how to be saved. His behavior and his very position guaranteed him a good place in heaven, or so Nicodemus believed. But when he began to hear about this Jesus, who said He was the promised Messiah, Nicodemus wanted to find out more.

Maybe there was something missing in his perfect plan for salvation. Maybe what he had wasn’t enough. Jesus met his point of concern with words of conviction and comfort.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” V 16

You have to make the same decision that Nicodemus did - to rely on Jesus for salvation or to trust in your own methods. If you haven’t considered this before, now is the time to decide.