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The Master's Answer–Born by One Who Is in Heaven "Even the Son of Man which is in Heaven" (Joh_3:13, l. c.). Nicodemus asked how the new birth could be. Christ replied, in substance, "There is One on earth, Who is also in Heaven." That is, there was One on earth, Who manifested the perfect will … Continue reading “0911. The Master's Answer–Born by One Who Is in Heaven”

The Master's Answer–Born by One Who Came Down From Heaven "And no man hath ascended up to Heaven, but He that came down from Heaven" (Joh_3:13, f. c.). After Christ had answered the first query of Nicodemus by His message on "the water and the Spirit," Nicodemus (see Joh_3:9), made his second query. He said … Continue reading “0910. The Master's Answer–Born by One Who Came Down From Heaven”

The Master's Answer–Born of the Spirit "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit" (Joh_3:6). Christ told Nicodemus that the new birth was through the Holy Spirit. We may not understand the workings of the Spirit, but we know that He works. Illustration: A … Continue reading “0909. The Master's Answer–Born of the Spirit”

The Master's Answer–Born of Water "Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God" (Joh_3:5). When we sat alone with the open Bible, and saw, in our vision, a ruler of the Jews standing before Christ with … Continue reading “0908. The Master's Answer–Born of Water”

The New Birth Is the Work of God "Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God" (Joh_1:13). The Bible tells us that we must BE born again, the infinite "BE" is passive. It shows that it is something that must be … Continue reading “0907. The New Birth Is the Work of God”

The Necessity of the New Birth "Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again" (Joh_3:7). The new birth is not a matter of privilege or of choice; it is a matter of necessity. Jesus Christ did not say, "Ye may be born again," He said, "Ye must." There is nothing indefinite … Continue reading “0906. The Necessity of the New Birth”

Christ Our King-Priest "The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek" (Psa_110:4). Our ascended Lord is a priest after the order of Melchisedec. This includes kingship as well as priesthood. Melchisedec was priest of the Most High God. He was also King of Salem, … Continue reading “0904. Christ Our King-Priest”

The New Birth in Christ The Necessity of the New Birth (Joh_3:7). The New Birth the Work of God (Joh_1:13). Born of Water (Joh_3:5). Born of the Spirit (Joh_3:6). Born by One Who Came Down from Heaven (John 3 : I3, f. c.). Born by One Who Is in Heaven (Joh_3:13, l. c.). Born by … Continue reading “0905. The New Birth in Christ”

1. We Are Glorified Through the Work of Christ Our Risen High Priest "For it became Him, for Whom are all things, and by Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings" (Heb_2:10). Saints were predestinated to be conformed to the image of … Continue reading “0903. 1. We Are Glorified Through the Work of Christ Our Risen High Priest”

Christ's High-Priestly Accomplishments "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. "For by one offering He hath perfected for ever, them that are sanctified" (Heb_10:10, Heb_10:14). There are three blessed High Priestly accomplishments for us made possible by the Cross, but made operative by … Continue reading “0902. Christ's High-Priestly Accomplishments”