Fixing eye on Jesus - Gospel of John
Teachers
Lesson Summary
In this class, Art Clark guided the group through John chapter three, focusing on the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus. He explained that Jesus’ repeated use of "truly, truly" emphasized the absolute truth that only those who are born again—born of water and the Spirit—can see and enter the kingdom of God. Art clarified the Greek nuances of the term for "again" and highlighted the distinction between physical birth and the spiritual rebirth that the Holy Spirit provides. He also linked Jesus’ teaching to Paul’s declaration in Titus 3:5, showing that regeneration and renewal come through the washing of baptism, not merely human works. The teacher stressed that baptism is not a meritorious deed but a divine act of cleansing and renewal, separating the old self from the new. He illustrated this with the wind metaphor from John 3:8, describing how the Spirit moves invisibly but powerfully. The class concluded with an emphasis on fixing our eyes on Christ, understanding our need for spiritual rebirth, and living out the transformation that comes from water and Spirit combined.
Key Scriptures
Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit.