Bob Murphy Show Ep. 475 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 10, Being Born Again
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Jan 3, 2026 Dive into an engaging exploration of John 3:1-12, where Jesus tells Nicodemus about the necessity of being born again. Discover who Nicodemus is and the significance of his secret visit to Jesus. Unpack the concept of spiritual rebirth and its implications for understanding righteousness. The discussion also touches on the complexity of Jesus' analogy of wind and spirit while contemplating the fulfillment of Old Testament law. Get ready for intriguing insights leading into the next discussion on John 3:16!
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Born Again As Radical Reset
- Jesus' reply jumps to the core spiritual need instead of engaging surface praise or flattery.
- Bob Murphy stresses that
Nicodemus' Progressive Commitment
- Nicodemus' secret nighttime visit evolves into public support over the Gospel of John.
- Murphy traces Nicodemus from private curiosity to aiding Jesus' burial, showing his genuine conversion.
Regeneration, Not Moral Tinkering
- Being born again means a decisive spiritual transformation, not moral self-improvement.
- Murphy explains salvation as sinners' sins washed and Christ's righteousness imputed to believers.