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How Can These Things Be?
Bible study on the new birth.

Nicodemus came to Jesus by night and spoke to Him saying: "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs unless God is with him" (Jn. 3:2). Jesus says to him: "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God" (Jn. 3:3).

Nicodemus did not understand how one could be born again and asks: "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born" (Jn. 3:4)? Then Jesus explains that "unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of Spirit is spirit" (Jn. 3:5-6).

Nicodemus answers Jesus and says: "How can these things be" (Jn. 3:9)?

Notice what takes place is this conversation. Jesus communicates a spiritual truth concerning rebirth and the kingdom of God (vs. 3). Then Nicodemus asks: How can one be born again (vs. 4)? Next, Jesus explains how it is possible for one to be born again (vs. 5-8). Then Nicodemus asks: "How can these things be?"

Why did Nicodemus ask a similar question twice? Jesus says: " If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things" (Jn. 3:12)? Nicodemus questions Jesus again because he did not believe the answer Jesus gave him the first time.

I would venture to say that we have all done this at one time or another in our lives. We have a question, seek the answer in the word of God, find the answer, and reject the answer. Often times this is because the answer found in the word of God does not meet our expectations, preconceived ideas, or contradicts the teachings of people we respect.

We must carefully set our minds to follow the word of God. No one person is perfect and knows everything - else why would he look to God, His word, or study the Bible. When we find that we are not living according to God's will we must turn from error and make correction in our lives.

Of course this is the case with those who are new Christians. These individuals have been living in a world of sin and must often make radical life style changes. After being a Christian for a while, we may find ourselves complacent know-it-alls who reject change and conformity to the word of God.

Now let's think about ourselves. Do I welcome constructive criticism whereby I may evaluate my life and service to God? Do I study the Scriptures and completely pattern my life after the word of God? What is my attitude toward change: If I found that I was doing something contrary to God's word, would I change - or would I seek to justify myself?

No one is perfect. Therefore, everyone needs to make changes in their life. Are you seeking knowledge of your imperfections so that you may conform to the word of God?