Why You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1–21)
Why You Must Be Born Again (John 3:1–21)  
Podcast: The Carson Center Podcast
Published On: Wed May 28 2025
Description: In this lecture, Don Carson examines John 3:1-21 to discuss the complexity of the gospel, emphasizing its transformative nature. Carson critiques the view that the gospel is merely a gateway to discipleship and highlights the importance of being born again. Carson explains that new birth involves supernatural transformation, grounded in God's love and action.He teaches the following:The gospel is good news about what God has done in Christ's cross and resurrectionThe historical context of the Reformation and The Great AwakeningNicodemus’s significance as a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish councilThe new birth is a miraculous, supernatural transformation, not just a change of mindWhy Jesus could speak authoritatively about the new birthHow Jesus’s crucifixion parallels the bronze snake in Numbers 21Why Jesus's unique revelatory claim is central to understanding the gospel