To see the Kingdom of God, one must be born again, not through another physical birth, but through the Spirit. The message of salvation runs from the Old Covenant, where the Israelites looked to the bronze serpent for life, to the New Covenant, where all who look to Christ crucified find forgiveness and eternal life. It is not religion or knowledge that brings entry into God's Kingdom, but trusting the Son whom the Father sent. Those who turn to Him move from death to life, from being out to being in, fully forgiven and made new by His Spirit.
There are three stages in God's plan of salvation: justification (initial acceptance by God), sanctification (ongoing growth in holiness), and glorification (final perfection in Heaven). While all Christians are equal at the foot of the cross, not all progress equally in their spiritual journey. The story of Caleb in Numbers 13-14 illustrates the importance of fully surrendering to God, following Him throughout one's entire life, and living by the power of the Holy Spirit. These qualities set Caleb apart and enabled him to enter the Promised Land when others could not. As Christians, we are called to this same level of commitment and reliance on God's Spirit to fulfil His purpose for our lives.

