Salvation

1 Timothy 5-6; Titus 1-3 

“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 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, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.”

Titus 3:4-7

This trustworthy saying was probably memorized and repeated in local churches on Crete. It captures the heart of the gospel. We are saved by the kindness, love, mercy, and grace of God toward us, not by of our righteous deeds. The process of salvation is through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on us is through Jesus Christ who came to baptize us with the Holy Spirit. Those who have experienced this new birth in Christ now live with the hope of eternal life. They know they belong to God and their desire is that everyone would know this new life and hope in Christ.

Does this describe our experience in knowing and following Christ?

“Lord Jesus, you are my salvation, and your Spirit is my closest friend. Thank you…for your glory.”