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NASB | Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit, |
Subject: Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration |
Bible Note: Hi there Tim, I have a limited knowledge of Greek, however none of my 14 Bible translations has chosen to translate the verse as you describe. Plus it is only one of many similar verses. I actually wrote my posting when I discovered the literal translation (in an Interlinear NT) of Titus 3:5 was the 'bath of regeneration' which certainly sounds like more like baptism then anything else. I have a library of the teachings of the Church fathers and baptismal regeneration has been the historic teaching of the same Churches (Catholic/Orthodox) whose ecumenical councils gave us the great Trinitarian and Christological formulas we all hold to. I would be interested in the theological history of the sinner's prayer doctrine. I would appreciate knowing when this doctrine "reappeared" in Christian history. Best Wishes |