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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, |
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Bible Note: Dalcent, I thank you for your honesty and thoughts on this matter of your testimony. My main question is: Are you then intimating that "Catholic" Theology is right and everyone else is wrong? That's how I read what you're saying. If not please correct me:-) This seems to be your thrust based on the posts I've read. You say "Ultimately I just can't accept that the conservative evangelical wing of Protestantism is handling scripture properly at all." Though I can't argue with your right to object, you certainly can't be advocating that Protestantism is all wrong in it's interpretation of scripture?! That's a very broad brush by which to paint! I would ask, "why"? By your own logic, the very same argument could be used against Catholicism that you levy at Protestants. However, that would be extremely unfair because it is an over-generalization at best. Again, I respect your right to disagree, but it does appear that you have a MAJOR chip on your shoulder with regards to Protestantism and I'm not exactly sure why. If we're being honest, none of us has a "corner on the truth" when it comes to interpretation- Catholicism included! To say that you've "come to a place where I'm satisfied with my study of the Bible rather than falling to bits" is fine - if that's where you're at with the Lord. Praise God. However what you seem to be suggesting reeks of superiority in my humble estimation. God resists the proud , but gives grace to the humble. Those are my thoughts, in the spirit of love. BradK |