Born of God: The Humbling Truth About Salvation

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
—John 3:3 (KJV)

When Jesus spoke with Nicodemus under the cover of night, He revealed a truth so profound and humbling that it shook the religious mind to its core. It still does today.

Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a ruler of the Jews, respected for his knowledge of the law and religious observance. Yet Jesus wasted no time cutting through the layers of tradition and pride. He told Nicodemus plainly: you must be born again (John 3:7).

But Jesus was not talking about an act of human willpower, religious achievement, or moral effort. He was speaking of a supernatural birth, a work of the Spirit of God alone.

Salvation Is Not in Man’s Hands

Just as we had no control over our first, natural birth—we did not choose when, where, or how we would be born—so too is the new birth fully dependent upon the sovereign working of God.

“Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”
—John 1:13 (KJV)

This truth flies in the face of human pride. We love to believe that we control our destinies, that our decisions are ultimate. But Jesus teaches the opposite: salvation is God's initiative, not man's.

The Work of the Spirit

“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”
—John 3:8 (KJV)

The new birth is compared to the wind. We cannot see it coming, nor can we control it. It moves according to God's will. So it is with the Spirit's work in regenerating the heart. It is a miracle of divine grace, not a reward for human effort.

The Apostle Paul reinforces this in Titus:

“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
—Titus 3:5 (KJV)

Modern-Day Relevance: A Message the World Hates

In today's world, the idea that we are helpless to save ourselves is deeply offensive. Humanism teaches that we are masters of our fate. Religion often teaches that our works can earn favor with God. But biblical Christianity declares: salvation is of the LORD (Jonah 2:9).

Modern movements that downplay repentance, the new birth, and Spirit-led transformation distort the Gospel. True salvation leaves no room for boasting.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
—Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)

Call to Repentance

Friend, have you been truly born again?

  • Confess your need for the Savior.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

  • Believe in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

  • Surrender to the work of the Spirit.

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” (Romans 10:9)

The invitation is open, but it is God who grants the new birth. Seek Him while He may be found. Humble yourself before His throne of mercy. Call upon the name of the Lord and you shall be saved.

Conclusion

Salvation is a work of God from beginning to end. It humbles the proud and exalts the grace of Christ. It demands that we lay down our striving and receive by faith the free gift of eternal life.

Let the words of Jesus to Nicodemus ring in your heart:

“Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.”
—John 3:7 (KJV)

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