Lesson 244: Titus 3:5
The Blueprint — The Verse
He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
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The Context — The History
contrasts former foolish, enslaved life with God's mercy. Salvation is not earned by righteous deeds but granted through rebirth-washing and Spirit-renewal.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
PaulAlso known as the Apostle Paul or Saul of Tarsus, he is the most influential missionary and writer of the New Testament. Originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians, Paul experienced a dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus and became a devoted messenger of the gospel. He traveled widely, planted churches across the Roman world, and wrote letters that form a... More reminds believers of pre-Christ alienation and hatred. God saved them not by works of righteousnessLiving in alignment with God’s standards; being made right with God through His grace and our obedience. More but by mercy, through washing of rebirth and renewing Holy Spirit.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
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whom he poured out on us richly, through JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More Christ our Savior;
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Discussion
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How does mercy-based salvation humble pride?
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What does rebirth and renewal mean in your experience?
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How should saved people treat outsiders differently?
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