Summary
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. - Titus 3:4-5, BSB
Because we are Disobedient and Enslaved to Sin we cannot be saved by doing righteous deeds. Fortunately, we can be saved through the washing and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Biblical Support
- Psalm 51:10
- John 3:5
- Romans 5:8
- Romans 8:2
- 1 Corinthians 6:11
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- Philippians 3:9
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Hebrews 9:14
- 1 Peter 1:3
- 1 John 4:9-10
Explanation
God our Savior appeared as Jesus to save us. Salvation is through being washed and renewed by the Holy Spirit. It is because of God’s kindness, love for mankind, and mercy that we are saved, not because of our good deeds.