Titus 3:5 - Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation?

English: Gian Lorenzo Bernini - Dove of the Holy Spirit (ca. 1660, stained glass, Throne of St. Peter, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican) 

Does Titus 3:5 “Washing for Regeneration”

Mean that Baptism is Necessary for Salvation?

Dr. Jay A. Quine

Titus 3:5

He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit.

The word “regeneration” is a noun of action (like “love,” or “war” or “wash”). When put in the genitive case, it can be taken two ways: either subjective genitive or objective genitive.

If it were objective genitive (“regeneration” as the object of the verbal thought) it would read, “washing for regeneration,” where the washing produces the regeneration.

If it were subjective genitive (“regeneration” as the subject of the verbal thought) it would read, “washing of (or even “by”) regeneration,” where the regeneration produces the cleansing.

Which is it?

The answer is found in the next phrase! CONTEXT saves the day once again!!!

The phrase “renewing by the Holy Spirit” is the exact same kind of genitive construction. This cannot be taken as an objective genitive or else you would have “renewing for the Holy Spirit.” But clearly it is the Holy Spirit who does the renewing, not that we are renewed then receive the Holy Spirit. So this phrase must be a subjective genitive “renewing of (or even “by”) the Holy Spirit.”

Since this second phrase is subjective genitive it is VERY LIKELY that Paul intended the two phrases to be subjective genitive. This would be normal Greek syntax. Furthermore, Paul frequently strings many genitives together to be used the same way as here. It would be VERY UNUSUAL for him to use one and then the other uses of the genitive case back to back.

Therefore, Titus 3:5 is not saying that baptism (the “washing”) is FOR regeneration, but that the washing is of what regeneration produces, namely, washing BY regeneration.

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How to Get More of God's Grace

King David, Nicola Cordier,
post by Jay QuineJames 4:15 "Humble"
Many of us learned a definition of grace as unmerited favor. We cannot get more grace by performing better; we do not get less grace by doing worse. Yet the Bible says it is possible to get more grace. “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humbled.” Want to be in the zone of God’s grace? Be humbled. Be crushed. Be humiliated.  

When King David fled Jerusalem in fear of his own son Absalom, he was humiliated. Yet he said, “God may return me to worship here, but even if He does not, He will do what is good.” David gave his reputation, his future, his family to God. He was transparent and made no attempt to hide it. Be humbled, and enjoy the grace of God.

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Be Hospitable to All

1 Peter 4:9 The Forgotten Gift of Hospitality

Do your guests feel welcome?  Turn it around; Have you ever gone to someone’s house and immediately felt like you are part of the family? How do they do it?  It is one thing to be treated as a special guest, but quite another to feel such hospitality and be so relaxed to let your guard down and be yourself. 

The Bible tells us that the person with the gift of hospitality creates that warm, welcoming, refreshing atmosphere so even strangers are treated as friends.  Hospitality is a spiritual gift that in our dining-out culture is not so evident today. Give it a try; and employ it in serving one another, as a good steward of the abundant grace of God.

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Why Do You Hurt Those Who Helped You?

 Do Good to All Men-- even the one who helped you!  Romans 12:9

Our family has three cats, one rabbit, a hamster and a lizard. I said to one of the cats “do not bite the hand that feeds you.” I have often found that the people we help the most are often the ones that hurt you the most.  

The bible directs us to “do good to all men.” For the destitute on the street corner, have a care package pre-made and ready to hand out. To the teacher at school, write a note of appreciation. To your assistant at work, explain how much you appreciate their work. Give your children a hug. Pray for your friends. Ask God to help your enemies. Let me, Dr. Jay Quine remind you that only God is good. But he uses agents like you to carry out his character to others. No one is good, so let the Lord work through you.

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Brilliant signs at your house of worship will actually enable you to communicate with the congregation

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeCongregations looking to purchase Electronic digital Church Signs should use caution, and they should follow the pursuing steps below so that you can purchase a proper sign from your proper supplier.
The LED church Sign is in fact an outdoor Marquee signal. It's usually ornamented by brick, a single electric, and one full color led screen which is double sided. Implementing one of these brilliant signs at your house of worship will actually enable you to communicate with the congregation, as well much like other members with the community, while dispersing your message regarding faith with desirable style.

If someone happens to drive earlier enough churches, you're bound to find out that at least half them are today using digital church signage being a clever technique where mostly combine any moral message using a quick witted "saying" with all the hopes of attracting total strangers along with members.

But avoid being fooled, digital church signs usually are not just for curbside use so that you can attract more associates! Several churches are finding other ways to be able to implement these signs in areas of their worship space for instance in parking lots(regarding directional purposes), and even internally to welcome specific guests, promote approaching events, make announcements also to provide clearly marked areas for instance restrooms and areas for children.

Here's some directed church sign knowledge to have you familiar with all the technicalities:

SIGN REQUIREMENTS

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P31. 25mm, P36mm, P40mm, P50mm

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In summary, if you believe that your congregation could reap the benefits of purchasing a Electronic digital Church Sign, doing a small amount of research, comparing directed sign companies and also their prices, and creating a clear purpose for your sign itself, may save thousands of dollars to your church's new directed sign while simultaneously creating a nice-looking and commanding reputation to showcase in your congregation and upcoming members.

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