Redemptive History and the Transformation of Nicodemus
May 26, 2024 • Cory Mattox • John 3:16
In this sermon, Pastor Cory revisits John chapter three to explore the foundational elements of redemptive history through the story of Nicodemus and his encounters with Jesus. He emphasizes that God's plan for redemption has been in place since before the beginning of time, aiming to redeem humanity. The focus is on the concept of being "born again" through water and the Spirit, as Jesus explains to Nicodemus, which is a reference to the cleansing and renewal prophesied in Ezekiel 36. Pastor Cory clarifies that salvation is not based on human actions or lineage but is a gift from God because of His nature—unchanging, full of love, grace, and mercy. The sermon concludes with the transformative power of understanding and accepting God's love, which turned Nicodemus from a seeker to an unquestioning follower of Christ.
