Regeneration (2)

The apostle Paul mentions regeneration literally only in one passage, namely, in the well-known passage ofTitus 3:5. God saved us, "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." Often in these words an indication of or reference to holy baptism is found. Baptism, according to this explanation, is the washing of regeneration. But although it is true that holy baptism can indeed be...