Heirs Because of Hope

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But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior. So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Titus 3:4-7 (ESV)

Paul writes these words to Titus, a trusted and dependable co-worker. Titus traveled with him on journeys to Corinth, Jerusalem, and Crete. What he says speaks to the core of Christian belief.

 

God our Savior…saved us-He rescued us, selfish, puny little me and you.

According to his own mercy-He loves us so much that He chose to perform this act.

By the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit- He saved us by cleansing us, by giving us new growth and making us new in His sight.

So that being justified by his grace-God looks at us ‘just as if I’d not sinned.” He only sees the goodness He has implanted in our hearts.

We might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. His desire for us, His children, is that we become His and receive eternal life and spend our time with Him in our true home in heaven.