Born Again or Just Behaving? A Deep Dive into John 3 and the Journey of Nicodemus
Not everyone who behaves well is born again. In this episode, Rohan Bell and Adrian Gallagher unpack the iconic encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus, exploring the tension between moral upbringing and spiritual rebirth. They discuss how to communicate the Gospel in a way that confronts sin without alienating the listener — and why being 'good' isn't good enough.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ The powerful symbolism behind Nicodemus visiting Jesus at night
✅ Why Jesus' message of being “born again” was so confronting
✅ How to share the Gospel without sounding judgmental
✅ The challenge of second- and third-generation faith
✅ Why salvation must lead to transformation and service
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introducing Nicodemus and the heart behind John 3
02:00 – Dialysis, sin, and the Gospel: understanding our real need
04:30 – The challenge of sharing about sin in today's world
10:00 – Nicodemus' journey from darkness to boldness
17:00 – Salvation as a process, not just a moment
24:00 – The true cost of following Jesus and living a life of service
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
How do we help people realise their need for Jesus without shaming or alienating them? Are there areas where you’ve settled for moral behaviour instead of full surrender?
💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!
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