Titus 3:5
3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient,
deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us
generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
Reflection
This week we are talking about how the Holy Spirit is integral to our salvation. In the message this week, Pastor Mark pointed out how the Spirit brought us to the
recognition of our sinfulness but what happens from there? This week we will look at how the Holy Spirit continues to work in our life to move us away for our former life and makes us new. This is the essential doctrine of regeneration. What was once dead is now alive in Jesus Christ. Our scripture today lays out that the Holy Spirit is integral in this change in our lives. Our scripture talks about a “rebirth in the Spirit.” What does this mean to you?
