John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 3 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.
Our opening passage was taken from a conversation Jesus had with Nicodemus, who had come by night to find out the truth about the new Teacher, whom he believed, had been sent from God. The fact that he came by night shows that he had some reservations about his convictions, added to which, he preferred not to be seen by his peers, as speaking with One who was thus disdained by the religious elite.
But with Jesus, persons can come by day or by night for it matters not what one’s reservations might be, if only persons will come. The conversation between Christ and Nicodemus demonstrates that Jesus can take care, one’s reservations, partial convictions and pressure or ridicule from one’s peers, for the plan of salvation is all-inclusive and it’s designed to save any and everyone who will believe.
In the exchange between Jesus and Nicodemus, God clearly identifies those persons who will be taken to heaven, and Jesus outlines the ways and the means by which this is to be accomplished. Persons are not to believe that they are beyond the pale of Christ’s grace, if a firm concrete decision has not been made by them to reject Him.
John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, You must be born again.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!