Why can people be so untrustworthy? What's so wrong with humanity?

In Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, we discover the problem: We humans have become nothing but fleshly, earthly creatures who no longer understand heavenly realities or the things of the Spirit. This grieves Jesus (even frustrates him) because humanity was made for so much more. We were made to experience a connection with heaven and a constant connection with the Spirit. Since that connection has been broken — rather than condemning us — Christ offers a rebirth in the Spirit that will once again awaken us to real, abundant life.

God gives the Holy Spirit freely to all who believe, and today we will dive into what it means to be born of the Spirit.

Key Texts: John 3 (entire chapter), Romans 8:1-17