Calculating the Cost of Calvary

Once again, we hear the profound statement of Jesus, the Son of God, as he responds to Nicodemus, a

ruler of the Jews. He was inquiring about the validity of the miracles Jesus was performing. In response, Jesus

began one of the most significant assertions of the purpose and work of the Holy Spirit in bringing salvation to

humanity. In this nighttime visit, Nicodemus was baffled about what Jesus was stating, mainly when discussing

a new birth. “Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?” 

Jesus answered and said unto him, “Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?” Then