Episode Notes for Episode 2 : The Unavoidable Necessity of Spiritual Rebirth

Welcome to Revival Fire Podcast with Oladele Oladimeji and Jane.

In this episode, we continue our 15-part series on Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life.

We explore Chapter One: The Unavoidable Necessity of Spiritual Rebirth — the foundational truth that every believer must understand.

In This Episode:

When Nicodemus approached Jesus at night, expecting a theological discussion, he was met with an uncompromising truth:

"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." — John 3:3

Nicodemus was no ordinary man—he was a Pharisee, a ruler of the Jews, an expert in the law. Yet Jesus made it clear: knowledge, tradition, and religious status are not enough. The new birth is not optional—it is essential.

Jesus wasn't suggesting a symbolic change of attitude. He was speaking of a real, spiritual transformation that comes from above (Greek: anōthen), indicating both a second birth and a divine origin.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Why being born again is unavoidable, not optional

✅ What Jesus meant by "born again" (anōthen — again and from above)

✅ The encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus in John 3

✅ Why knowledge, religion, and tradition cannot save you

✅ The only way into the Kingdom of God

Key Scripture:

"Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." — John 3:5

Water. Spirit. Both are essential. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding what it truly means to be saved according to Scripture.

Episode Highlights:

🔥 Salvation is not negotiable

🔥 The new birth is not optional

🔥 There is no other way into God's Kingdom

Not through good works.

Not through religious heritage.

Not through church membership or infant baptism.

You must be born again.

This Is Episode 2 of 15 in Season 1:

Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life

📖 Next Episode: The Dual Nature Of New Birth— What changes when you're born again? We'll explore the nature of the new creation.

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Revival Fire Podcast

Prophetic Teaching • Kingdom Truth • End-Time Preparation

Hosted by Oladele Oladimeji and Jane

Welcome to Revival Fire Podcast with Oladele Oladimeji and Jane.

In this premiere episode, we lay the foundation for everything we'll explore in Season 1: What does it truly mean to be born again?

This isn't just religious language—it's God's blueprint for the divine life He intends for every believer.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why being born again is essential, not optional

• The difference between religion and regeneration

• What Jesus meant when He told Nicodemus, "You must be born again"

• How this divine birth unlocks Heaven on Earth for God's people

Salvation is the most profound miracle a human soul can experience—far greater than physical healing, material provision, or deliverance from earthly danger. To be saved is to be born again: to be transformed from spiritual death into life, from darkness into light, and from estrangement into sonship with God.

Yet in many circles today, the new birth has been watered down, misunderstood, or even misrepresented. Some view it as a symbolic religious declaration, others as a vague inner feeling of peace. But Jesus was unequivocal when He said:

"Unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." — John 3:3

This series explores the true biblical meaning of being born again. It unpacks the clear instructions of Christ, the examples of the apostles, and the eternal promises tied to this supernatural event.

You will discover that new birth is not just a moment of forgiveness, but the beginning of a new creation. It is not simply belief—it is belief expressed through repentance, confession, and baptism by immersion, resulting in the reception of the Holy Spirit and entry into the body of Christ.

In this series, you will see how the Word of God, the water of baptism, and the Spirit of God converge in the moment of salvation. You will also explore the rich benefits that accompany salvation—both now and in eternity.

Whether you're new to the faith, seeking assurance of your salvation, or preparing to teach others, this series will give you clarity, conviction, and confidence in God's divine blueprint for new life.

Episode Highlights:

✅ The biblical foundation of the new birth

✅ Why salvation is more than a prayer or decision

✅ The role of water, Word, and Spirit in regeneration

✅ How to enter the Kingdom of God

This Is Episode 1 of 15 in Season 1:

Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life

📖 Next Episode: The Unavoidable New birth

Connect With Us:

📘 Read the book:

Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life

(https://revivalfire.ng/b/48iej )

🌐 Website: https://www.revivalfire.ng

📧 Email: contact@revivalfire.ng

Help Us Reach More People:

If this message blessed you, please share, subscribe, and leave a review. Your support helps this prophetic teaching reach others who need to hear the truth about salvation.

🔥 Let us return to the pattern laid out in Scripture. Let us reject confusion and embrace truth. Let us rediscover the power of the gospel that doesn't just save from sin, but creates sons and daughters of God—born again, baptized, and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Revival Fire Podcast

Prophetic Teaching • Kingdom Truth • End-Time Preparation

Welcome back to Revival Fire Podcast with Oladele Oladimeji and Jane.

In Episode 3, we explore The Dual Nature of Rebirth: Water and Spirit — understanding the two essential components of salvation that Jesus outlined in John 3:5.

This is one of the most misunderstood passages in Scripture. Today, we bring clarity to what Jesus truly meant.

In This Episode:

Jesus didn't give us options when He said:

"Unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God." — John 3:5

He clearly outlined two elements of the new birth—water and Spirit—not as separate experiences, but as components of a single, complete transformation.

So what does it mean to be born of water? And what does it mean to be born of the Spirit? Are these symbolic, or are they literal? Can you have one without the other?

In this episode, we unpack the biblical meaning of both water and Spirit in the rebirth process, and why both are essential for salvation.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ Born of Water — The role of baptism in salvation

✅ What "born of water" actually means (not amniotic fluid, not symbolic)

✅ Born of the Spirit — The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit

✅ How water and Spirit work together in one moment of transformation

✅ Why baptism is not optional, but God-ordained

✅ The invisible yet undeniable work of the Spirit

Key Scriptures on Water Baptism:

"I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean... I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you." — Ezekiel 36:25–27

"We were buried with Him through baptism into death... that we too might walk in newness of life." — Romans 6:3–4

"Having been buried with Him in baptism, you were also raised with Him through faith..." — Colossians 2:12

"Be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on His name." — Acts 22:16

"Baptism now saves you—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God." — 1 Peter 3:21

Key Scriptures on the Spirit:

"The wind blows where it wishes... so it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." — John 3:8

"He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." — Titus 3:5

"The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God... but he who is spiritual judges all things." — 1 Corinthians 2:14–15

"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience..." — Galatians 5:22–23

Episode Highlights:

🔥 Water baptism is the moment of cleansing from sin

🔥 It is where one dies to sin, is buried, and rises anew

🔥 Baptism washes away sins and cleanses the conscience before God

🔥 The Holy Spirit regenerates and transforms the inner man

🔥 The Spirit gives new life and begins sanctification

🔥 Water and Spirit work together in one complete transformation

You cannot separate water from Spirit. Both are essential. Both are commanded by Christ. Both happen at the moment of salvation.

This Is Episode 3 of 15 in Season 1:

Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life

📖 Next Episode: The Role of the Word in Spiritual Birth — How does God's Word work to bring about the new birth?

Go Deeper:

📘 Read the full book:

Being Born Again: The Blueprint for the Divine Life

https://revivalfire.ng/b/48iej

🌐 Connect with us:

Website: https://www.revivalfire.ng