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Pastoral
letter that calls the work of the Spirit a washing "of rebirth
and renewal."
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The Spirit brings a
washing of rebirth
(Tit
3:6)
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Titus is one of the
Pauline Epistles that is closely associated with
1 & 2 Timothy. These letters are often called the "pastoral
epistles" because they deal with pastoral issues in congregations.
The letter is addressed to Titus, a gentile convert who sometimes accompanied
Paul. Summarizing the qualities of good elders or bishops, the letter exhorts
Christians to show reverence and self-control. People are to resist sin
because they have been washed by the mercy of God "through the water
of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit" so that they have hope of
eternal life (3:6).
Titus
3:6 - Washing of renewal
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