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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: baptism regenerate? |
Bible Note: Hello Country Girl, I think you are confusing regeneration (justification) with sanctification. We are counted righteous when we believe. Gen 15:6 (ESV) (See Rom 4:3) And [Abram] believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness. We can't get any more righteous from that point. We--with God's working in and through us--do work on our spiritual lives. Phil 2:12-13 (ESV) Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, [13] for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. The verses you quoted are also part of the sanctification process. Steve |