“But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;”
Titus 3:4-6 KJV
Paul extols the Triune God, “When the extraordinary compassion of God our Savior and His overpowering love suddenly appeared in Person, as the brightness of a dawning day, He came to save us. Not because of any virtuous deed that we have done but only because of His extravagant mercy. He saved us, resurrecting us through the washing of rebirth. We are made completely new by the Holy Spirit, whom He splashed over us richly by Jesus, the Messiah, our Life Giver.” What a happy day! It was the generosity of God and His love for mankind that dawned on us like a shaft of light. Light shone everywhere and we became aware that God rescued the human race. Salvation is not a reward for good behaviour, it’s nothing to do with what we have done. God’s mercy saved us. The Holy Spirit confirms in us what happened to us when Jesus Christ died and was raised. We realised that we were co-crucified and co-raised and are now co-seated together with Christ in heavenly places. Hallelujah!
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