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Titus 3:4-7
Doing What is Good
December 25, 2025
Overview & Insights
“He saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” (Titus 3:5)
After a brief exhortation to Titus (2:15) to “teach these things” (at least 2:1–14), Paul returns in this section to the major concern of the letter—“good works” (i.e., genuinely Christian behavior) for the sake of the outsider (3:1–8) and in contrast to the false teachers (3:9–11).
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Commentary
Commentary on Titus 3:4-7 Working Preacher
Lutheran commentary tying the washing of rebirth to the Christmas gift of salvation.
Titus 3:4-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed commentary on grace, not works, as the ground of salvation.
Titus 3 - Living as Christians Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical commentary on Titus 3.
Titus 3:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic cross-tradition commentary set on the appearing of God's kindness.
Background & Word Study
Titus - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the setting and purpose of the letter to Titus.
Book of Titus Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the message and structure of Titus.
Titus 3:4 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for word study of 'kindness' and 'regeneration'.
Questions preachers ask
What is the good news of Titus 3?
When the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us not because of our works but according to his mercy, that we might become heirs of eternal life.
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