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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: Dalcent; you said; "as a Catholic at least I have a Church to appeal to as arbitrar" I'm assuming you meant "arbiter" - someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue. Does that mean that you believe that the church is the final authority on Scripture? Does that mean that you believe that the Holy Spirit takes a back seat to the church in guiding us into the truth of Scripture? Should we put more reliance on human authority rather than Divine? Isn't the Holy Spirit called the "Spirit of truth?" (John 16:13 and elsewhere) Doesn't Scripture say that the Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into all truth? (John 14:26; 15:13; 1 John 2:27) As born again believers each of us personally has the promise that the Holy Spirit will teach and guide us into the truth. Part of the problem as I see it today, is that more people can be found who rely on human interpretation rather than Divine. New Creature |