“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.”— Titus 3:5
The “washing of regeneration” refers to the complete cleansing and renewal that occurs when we accept the gift of salvation. It is not a surface change, but a total transformation of nature—a spiritual rebirth. This means that all the sins, failures, and shame of the past are wiped away, and we are made new.
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Regeneration is the divine act through which God gives new spiritual life to those who were once dead in sin. It is the beginning of a life that is not just improved, but completely reborn.
The second dimension of this verse, the “renewing of the Holy Ghost,” speaks of the continuous work of the Spirit in the believer’s life. It is the Holy Spirit who nurtures, empowers, and guides us into all truth. Without the Spirit, our walk with God is incomplete.
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” — Romans 8:9
Salvation is not merely a legal declaration that you are forgiven—it is the starting point. What makes you a child of God is the indwelling presence of His Spirit. The Spirit of God is the seal of sonship, the one who confirms, strengthens, and transforms. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” — Romans 8:16
Being saved is essential, but being filled with the Spirit is what aligns us with God’s power and identity. The Spirit is the divine connection through which we access the resurrection life of Christ. It is through the Holy Spirit that we operate in victory, live above sin, and walk in divine authority.“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings…” — Philippians 3:10
The power of the resurrection is not just an event—it is a life we are called to live. And this power can only be fully realized when we walk in the Spirit of God.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation and the grace of regeneration. I surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in me—renew me, fill me, and empower me to live as Your child. Let the power of Christ’s resurrection be made manifest in my life through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Bible Verses
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John 3:5
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Galatians 4:6
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Ezekiel 36:26-27
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Romans 6:4
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1 Peter 1:23
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2 Timothy 1:14
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Washed, renewed, and recreated by the Spirit
“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.”— Titus 3:5
The “washing of regeneration” refers to the complete cleansing and renewal that occurs when we accept the gift of salvation. It is not a surface change, but a total transformation of nature—a spiritual rebirth. This means that all the sins, failures, and shame of the past are wiped away, and we are made new.
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
Regeneration is the divine act through which God gives new spiritual life to those who were once dead in sin. It is the beginning of a life that is not just improved, but completely reborn.
The second dimension of this verse, the “renewing of the Holy Ghost,” speaks of the continuous work of the Spirit in the believer’s life. It is the Holy Spirit who nurtures, empowers, and guides us into all truth. Without the Spirit, our walk with God is incomplete.
“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” — Romans 8:9
Salvation is not merely a legal declaration that you are forgiven—it is the starting point. What makes you a child of God is the indwelling presence of His Spirit. The Spirit of God is the seal of sonship, the one who confirms, strengthens, and transforms. “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” — Romans 8:16
Being saved is essential, but being filled with the Spirit is what aligns us with God’s power and identity. The Spirit is the divine connection through which we access the resurrection life of Christ. It is through the Holy Spirit that we operate in victory, live above sin, and walk in divine authority.“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings…” — Philippians 3:10
The power of the resurrection is not just an event—it is a life we are called to live. And this power can only be fully realized when we walk in the Spirit of God.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of salvation and the grace of regeneration. I surrender to the work of the Holy Spirit in me—renew me, fill me, and empower me to live as Your child. Let the power of Christ’s resurrection be made manifest in my life through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Related Bible Verses
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John 3:5
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Galatians 4:6
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Ezekiel 36:26-27
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Romans 6:4
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1 Peter 1:23
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2 Timothy 1:14
