To be lifted up in humiliation - 11-14 To give life in the age to come - 15-17 to bring to light the guilt of man - 18-21
Jesus instructs Nicodemus about the absolute necessity of being born from above to enter the kingdom of God. By examining an inadequate faith - 2:23-3:2 By explaining an incredible birth…
His salvation is extraordinary leading to wonder - 1:17 His salvation is patient leading to repentance - 2:1-9 His salvation is restorative leading to service - 2:10
Theme: The Messiah has come and has revealed Himself to His people in order to be found and followed. He dwelt among us (35-42) We beheld His glory (43-51)
To consecrate the end-time temple of God (1-4) To restore the far-flung nations of the world (5-13)
The Lamb of God (29-31) The Anointed of God (32-34)