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"JOHN'S GOSPEL" CHAPTER THREE
SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 2009
PASTOR DAVE RING
LOS ALAMOS 1ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Today we continue a "sermonic study" of the Gospel of John. It's my intention to preach and teach us through John's Gospel, with just a few interruptions, throughout the first half of 2009.

John3:1-21 Jesus and Nicodemus - and "new birth"

Significant background information on Nicodemus
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Born anew, born again, born from above
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"How can this be?"
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Earthly things and heavenly things
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The heart of the Gospel
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Light vs. darkness
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John 3:22-36 John the Baptist testifies about Jesus

Competition between/among their respective disciples
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John re-affirms his subordinate role
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John underscores the singular importance of Jesus
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In preparation for next Sunday's message please read the fourth chapter of John's gospel, if possible several times over.

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