What if your most sincere efforts could never open the door to God—and that’s the best news you’ll ever hear? We sit with Jesus and Nicodemus under the cover of night and watch the conversation that reframes salvation from the ground up: you must be born from above. Pastor Harry Behrens traces the thread from Ezekiel’s promise of cleansing and a new heart to the wind of the Spirit that moves freely, giving life where human resolve cannot.
We follow the arc of John 3 as Jesus points to being lifted up like the bronze serpent, showing that eternal life is received by looking to the crucified Savior. John 3:16 takes center stage, not as a slogan, but as the heartbeat of the gospel: God loved, God gave, God saves. We talk about why love magnifies God’s glory, how light exposes our works without crushing hope, and why assurance grows when salvation rests on God’s initiative rather than our performance. Along the way, we address hard questions about human responsibility, election, and fairness, and we highlight the surprising power of prayer when God is the One who opens blind eyes.
This is a steady, soul-anchoring exploration for anyone weary of self-reliance or confused about new birth, faith, and obedience. You’ll hear how Nicodemus’s path bends from secrecy to courage, why repentance and baptism flow from the Spirit’s work, and how to pray with confidence for friends who still love the dark. Listen, be encouraged, and join us in looking to the lifted Son who gives life from above. If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the message of grace and new life.
Please visit www.chosenbydesign.net for more information on Pastor Harry’s new book, "Chosen By Design - God’s Purpose for Your Life."
