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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: Greetings Dalcent! I have never understood the negative press that the sinner's prayer gets. :-) What does Scripture say? Rom. 10:13 - "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." How do we call upon Him if not through prayer? The prayer is not what saves a person. It is God's grace that saves a person. The prayer is simply are act of confession and repentance. Surely, you aren't going to argue that it is inappropriate to pray for God's forgiveness? As far as baptism is concerned, I've been in this debate many times. I'll simply leave my position at this: Acts 16:30 - "He then brought them out and asked, ‘‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, ‘‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”" Therefore, I do not view baptism as essential for salvation. It is certainly something that we are commanded to do after coming to faith in Christ, but it does not play any role in our actual salvation. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |