Lutheran Lens Commentary: Titus 3:3-8

## Lutheran Lens Reading of Titus 3:3-8

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Titus 3:3-8 through the Lutheran Lens as a clear distinction between Law and Gospel. The Law is manifest in verse 3, where our past sinful condition is laid bare, showing our total inability to save ourselves and our need for God's intervention. Verses 4-7 present the Gospel, revealing God's unconditional grace, given not by works of righteousness that we have done but according to His mercy through the washing of regeneration (Baptism) and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This passage underscores the theology of the cross, as it points to God's work through Christ rather than our own efforts, thus upholding justification by faith alone.

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