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Desiring God (John Piper) March 28, 2026 13m

Does ‘Washing of Regeneration’ Refer to Baptismal Regeneration? Titus 3:4–7, Part 5

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of regeneration, emphasizing God's mercy in saving humanity not through human works but through divine intervention. Using scriptural references from Titus and Galatians, the speaker illustrates how God initiates spiritual rebirth as a miraculous act of grace, comparing it to the birth of Isaac as a promise from God. The key takeaway is that salvation is a transformative work of God's mercy, where individuals are spiritually recreated and renewed through the Holy Spirit, independent of their own efforts or righteousness.

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