Text: Titus 3:4-7

4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 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;  6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;  7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.      

Saturday, 20^th April 2024  

THE HOLY SPIRIT REGENERATES US

Text: Titus 3:4-7

Memory verse: Ephesians 4: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts. 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

Regeneration is often referred to as: Spiritually reborn, to be born again, Spiritual rebirth producing a new beginning, a  spiritual rebirth, being renewed, reformed or reconstituted, renewed or restored after a decline to a low condition, new birth, the begetting of a new life renewal of a moral and spiritual nature, the rebirth of the human spirit to a restored relationship with God, renewed to life and salvation by faith in God. It is a radical spiritual change in where God brings you out from a condition of spiritual defeat and death to a renewed condition of holiness and life. However, in addition to receiving the Holy Spirit and being sealed with His presence, one other incredible thing that will happen the moment of you give your life to the Lord is that you will become “regenerated” by the Holy Spirit.

From our text, this regeneration is tied directly to you getting saved in the Lord. The words, “but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, “are telling us that we are saved by God’s grace and mercy and that when He saves us, He is saving us “through” the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. This regeneration is done directly by the Holy Spirit Himself. The words “regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit comes to live inside you, He comes to live and take residence in your human spirit.

Let me repeat here that your three parts in your entire existence, the body, soul, and spirit. The Holy Spirit will move in and take up residence in your human spirit. Your body then becomes His actual temple. What this means is that your human spirit is what will be regenerated the moment you give your life to Christ not your souls or your body. It is one thing to know that you have been saved by the blood that Jesus has personally shed for you, but it is quite another thing to fully realize and understand exactly what we have because of this new spiritual rebirth in the Lord.

The body is obviously not regenerated as it is still subject to the aging and death caused by the Adamic curse that is still in full operation on this earth. Your physical body will eventually be giving out and dying on us. Our soul is who we really are. It is our total personality. It is our mind, will, and emotions. However, our souls are not regenerated at this new birth. You still must enter a sanctification process where God, through the power of the Holy Spirit, will start to remould, reshape, and transform you into the express image of His Son Jesus Christ. This sanctification in the Lord is a progressive and ongoing process. It is not something that is instantaneously received at your conversions like your regeneration in the Holy Spirit. Your personal salvation and regeneration in the Lord are absolutely the greatest and most profound and powerful thing that can happen to you. There is absolutely nothing greater than to be truly born again into the kingdom of God.

CGDS HYMN 46: SS & S 585: 

JESUS CHRIST, GROW THOU IN ME

1. Jesus Christ, grow Thou in me,

And all things else recede !

My heart be daily nearer Thee,

From sin be daily freed.

2. Each day let Thy supporting might

My weakness still embrace;

My darkness vanish in Thy light,

Thy life my death efface.

3. In Thy bright beams which on me fall

Fade every evil thought ;

That I am nothing, Thou art all,

I would be daily taught.

4. More of Thy glory let me see,

Thou Holy, Wise, and True !

I would Thy living image be,

In joy and sorrow too.

5. Fill me with gladness from above,

Hold me by strength Divine :

Lord, let the glow of Thy great love

Through my whole being shine.

6. Make this poor self grow less and less,

Be Thou my life and aim ;

Oh, make me daily through Thy grace

More meet to bear Thy name !

   Prayers:

1.  Lord Jesus, regenerate me always through Your Spirit me.

2.  LORD God Almighty, help me to renew my mind, to conform with my new man in Christ in Jesus’ name. Amen.    

3.  Pray for others in this regard.