A layperson was talking to a friend of mine recently, and told him of his teen-age daughter who had recently decided to become a Christian.  The father was a life-long member of the church, and was naturally pleased by his daughter’s decision, but he was worried as well.  He told his pastor that the daughter had decided to attend a Christian Youth Camp the following summer.  Then he paused, and a worried look came across his face.  He said, “Pastor, I want her to become a good Christian...but I don’t want her to become one of those born again’ people!”

That’s an interesting statement, isn’t it?   He wanted her to become a good Christian, but “not one of those born again’ people.” And yet, nearly two thousand years ago Jesus said to a man named Nicodemus, “Very truly, I tell you, no one ca…