A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

"Jesus answered and said unto him, 'Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'"  John 3:3

Jesus is telling the Jew of all Jews that he had to be born again.  Nicodemus could not comprehend that, after all he was born Jew and follower of the Law.  From his perspective, one can't get more born again than that.  But Jesus said he had to be "born again," - born of water and of the spirit.

Jesus is saying real change with God starts inside, not by being "good" or religious.  Being "born again" is a fresh start through trusting Him.  For someone stuck in guilt, addiction, or empty success, this verse promises God can give a completely new heart, outlook, and direction in life.  Jesus is not calling Nicodemus or anyone to try harder but He does invite him into an entirely new way of being--one that begins with receiving, not achieving.