2. The “Must” of Crucifixion (3:13-18) The “Must” of Crucifixion (3:13-18) –It was prophesied (Psa. 22; Isa. 53) –It was typified (Num. 21:4-9) –It was required (Heb. 9:11-10:14) The “Must” of Regeneration (3:3-7) The “Must” of Regeneration (3:3-7) –Rebirth Essential: “except” + “must” –Rebirth Elements: Spirit + Word (Tit. 3:5; Eph. 5:26) –Rebirth Entrance: into the kingdom (John 3:3, 5) The “Must” of Exaltation (3:30a) The “Must” of Exaltation (3:30a) –God highly exalted Christ (Phil. 2:9; Acts 2:33) –I must highly exalt Christ (Col. 1:18; Matt. 6:33) The “Must” of Submission (3:30b) The “Must” of Submission (3:30b) –I must remove myself from prominence (Luke 9:23) –I must remove my will from dominance (Luke 22:42; Jas. 4:15) –I must submit to Him in full compliance (Jas. 4:7; Rom. 6:19)

3. John 3 teaches me how to be saved: John 3 teaches me how to be saved: –I must believe in Jesus (3:15-18, 36) –I must remove self and exalt Christ (3:30) –I must be born again through Bible baptism (3:3-7) –I must obey Jesus (3:36) It’s one thing to read it! It’s another thing to do it! It’s one thing to read it! It’s another thing to do it!