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Translation

February 20, 2008 in Random Thoughts

At my men’s group last night, I read through John 3 and we discussed the implications of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus.  It occurred to me that what is recorded in these 15 verses is merely the highlights of what was no doubt a lengthier conversation that perhaps went long into the night.  Jesus was communicating to Nicodemus that a new kingdom had begun.  Not a kingdom exclusive to any one religion, but a kingdom carried by the Spirit (wind) to all humanity.  Jesus went further and described this new kingdom not only being carried by the Spirit, but also birthed by the Spirit.  In other words, those who entered into this new kingdom would need to experience a spiritual rebirth.  In essence, a transformation into something new, made possible by God’s divine Spirit. 

I wonder if, in our effort to carry the gospel message to others, we are translating the gospel into a language all humans can understand?

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