Epiphany Season · Baptism of the Lord · Year C
Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38
Saved Through the Water of Rebirth
January 9, 2028
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"He saved us through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit." (Titus 3:5)
Paul reminds Titus that God's grace has appeared, training believers to live godly lives while they wait for Christ's return. That grace was not earned but poured out through the washing of rebirth, so that believers might become heirs of eternal life.
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Commentary
Commentary on Titus 2:11-14 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on grace as the teacher that shapes a godly life while we wait for Christ.
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on the washing of rebirth as language likely drawn from an early baptismal liturgy.
Titus 3:4-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on God's mercy, not our works, as the ground of the washing of rebirth.
Titus 2 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of grace training believers toward godly living.
Titus 3 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse reading of salvation through the washing of regeneration.
Titus 2:11 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentary on the grace of God that has appeared, bringing salvation to all.
Titus 2 - Barnes' Notes StudyLight
Barnes' Notes verse by verse on grace training believers to renounce ungodliness.
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