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72 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Seterdey, Jonvery 18, 1964 Jesus Converses With Nicodemus By BR. H. RAMSEY Much of John's gospel is taken up with Jesus' interviews a geo Neadeettiee that christ could be believed because He had the approval of God upon SN a Bey to EGE EMPLEO ION LD OTIC EG EN IL EE I Ee RTM Ms RR IT The Baha'i World Faith! Bahai's believe that change must begin in| the hearts of men the world over. Religious teachings can only be realized if the hea of men are educated. For turther Intormation write. OSHAWA BAHA'! COMMUNITY SECRETARY, 29 GLADSTONE Ph. 725-7578 with individuals, as here with/His ministry, else He could not Nicodemus; the woman at the|2ccomplish His miracles. well in Chapter 4; the man born) Now comes one of the most blind, Chapter 9; the family a tat statements made by GRACE HARMONY Lazarus, Chapter 11; and the|C many messages to the apostles Level with this idea. In view of the cussion and varied interpreta- to one as learned as Nicodemus, Saar concerning regener- Soe te Me aneenetion wih conversation w: recorded in Chapters 13-16.|Nicodemus, does Jesus speak of these people is radi- apeebonliy about regeneration, deals New Testament is satu- the endless dis- tions given this idea through va the ages, how radical it must 'have seemed at the time, even It is to his credit that he did *Inot merely nod his head, indi-/God. eating aotaptenss of this pro- fundity. But, not fully graspi ~ theline idea itself, he asks the per- enemies it. Secondly, as a "ruler of the Jews," indicating he was also a ---- : of the highest ecclesiastical and judicial tri- bunal of the Jewish nation. Thirdly, by Christ, as a teacher of Israel (verse 10). Nicodemus: addresses Jesus as "Rabbi," a title of honor used at the time in addressing four. Holy Spirit. It in essential to reg fectly natural "question of verse Versus 5-8 open a passage clearly contrasting the maptism of water and the baptism of the cates that while baptism of water is the sign and seal of repentance and the forgiveness of sins, it is not ation. But that which it represents is es- sential. The old self dies in the baptism of water, and the new self is bor of the baptism of the Spirit. This second birth is not like the first of his parents, but a higher, different birth coming from God; without it no peuesias -- a subject tha man can see 'the kingdom of Himself with all those who have already been born of the Spirit and reproves Nicodemus for his failure to grasp this doctrine of the "new birth." Then He tells him of the the great and solemn truths 0 His Own divinity; the plan of redemption by His Own death on the Cross; for the whole world, and his consequence provision of salva- the way © ee ence ten rejection 'of fight the only cause' of man's con- demnation; ending with a pro found statement concernin mysteries of believing pd not found from the iO th end of John's Gospel. In John 7:40-52, a threefold restraint is <anrdees toward Jesus by His enemies. The inen who would have arrested Him are strangely prevented ie laying their hands on Him; the officers sent to take Him bear witness to the uniqueness of. His teaching; and Nicodemus insists that, under Old Testament law, Jesus is entitled to be heard be- fore a verdict is rendered, This plea for fair play was sincere, In verses 9-21, Jesus aligns "heavenly things,"' the love of God but futile, In spite of the de- ;|pressing rebuff Nicodemus re- ceived, he remained a though passive Jesus, Nicodemus appears eihave been a secret disciple of Jesus, for both these noble men participated in the burial of Christ. Joseph begged the bir of Jesus from Pilate for burial in his own newly created tomb. Then he and Nicodemus met, Joseph bringing only the linens, Nicodemus, the spices and aloes --betraying a mutual under. standing, or pre-arrangement of, what each should bring. Well has it been said that Jesus re- ceived a royal burial by these men. loyal, supporter of LUTHERAN || USTED CHURCH Rev. NT. Holmes, B.A, BD, PARK ROAD & HIGHWAY 401 || Rev. Philip Pless, Minister "organi 'and' Gholimester Vieor Edwerd Nelson Assistent 10:00 A.M, the last time in John 19: ar Like' t is|Joseph of Arimathaea, he must HARMONY BAPTIST CH 135 Harmony Rd. South Pastor Wm. Lewis GIBBONS ST. BAPTIST 230 Gibbons Street 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 9:45 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A.M. | "This Missionary | Business' SPECIAL MEETINGS February 9-21 (except Saturdays) REV, R. J. REED Soloist, bass, Harvey Ross, ALL ARE 11:00 A.M. + a P.M. | SERV! } WELCOME All ore Welcome ~~ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE FIRST CHURCH -- 64 COLBORNE ST, EAST Branch ef The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts. SUNDAY SCHOOL -- 11:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. -- "LIFE" Wed. Service (includes Testimonies) 8 P. M. Reading Room Hours, Tues. 1:00-4:00 P.M. Excepting Holidays Listen to: The Bible Speaks To You CKLB 9 A.M, Every Sunday | | | ROSSLAND ROAD 1042 Rossiond Rd. W. 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