Chris Sheppard

John 3 closes John the Baptist's witness with an invitation and warning: whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, while the one who rejects the Son remains under God's wrath. John fades from view by pointing to Christ as sufficient,

New Covenant MediatorWrath of GodChrist's Sufficiency

John 3 shows John the Baptist embracing his God-given role as the friend of the bridegroom: Christ must increase, and John must decrease. The church likewise must know its call, role, and heart as the bride belonging to Christ.

Christ Must IncreaseFriend of the BridegroomChurch as Bride

Jesus reveals the true condition of Nicodemus and the Jews, exposing their unbelief. He emphasizes the importance of believing in Him to have eternal life.

The Condition of UnbeliefThe Call to Believe

The sermon focuses on the rejection of the new birth as part of a series titled 'Christ the Son of God.' It emphasizes John's purpose in correcting erroneous views about Christ and evangelizing. The passage from John 3:11-21 highlights how

Correcting Erroneous ViewsWitnessing ChristFaith in Christ

The sermon discusses the background of John chapter 3, focusing on the difference between superficial belief and true conversion. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the context leading up to Jesus' meeting with Nicodemus.

The Necessity of True ConversionThe Power of MiraclesSpiritual Discernment

The sermon discusses the different types of spiritual witness that people experience, emphasizing the role of the Holy Spirit in convicting those without Christ and bringing peace and liberty to believers.

Witness of the Holy SpiritConversion and transformationPeace and liberty in Christ

The sermon discusses man's final destination as revealed in the Bible, emphasizing the judgment of unregenerate man according to John 3:18.

Judgment and salvationThe final destination

The sermon discusses the discrepancy between humanity's self-perception and God's perspective on mankind, emphasizing how human nature tends to misrepresent itself without divine revelation.

Misrepresentation of ManDivine Revelation's Role

The sermon discusses man's condition and position with God, emphasizing the need for regeneration and salvation through Jesus Christ. It references key passages in Ephesians and John to highlight the importance of being made right with God.

The Need for SalvationMan's Fallen StateGod's Love and Redemption

The sermon explores the origin of man through Genesis chapters 1-3, emphasizing God's creation and humanity's fall. It also references Romans chapter 5 to discuss salvation.

Human OriginSpiritual MaturityDivine Revelation