"But the time came for the kindness and love of God our Savior to appear, then he saved us--- not because we were good enough to be saved,  but because of his kindness and pity--- by washing away our sins and giving us the new joy of the indwelling Holy Spirit whom he poured out upon us with wonderful fullness--- and all because of what Jesus Christ our Savior did so that he could declare us good in God's eyes--- all because of his great kindness; and now we can share in the wealth of the eternal life he gives us, and we are eargerly looking forward to receiving it." ~ Titus 3:4 - 7 LAB * Bible Commentary:  "Paul (writer) summarizes what Christ does for us when he save us. We move from a life full of sin to one led by God's Holy Spirit. All our sins, not merely some, are washed away. We gain eternal life with all its treasures. We have the fullness of the Holy Spiit, and he continually renews our hearts. None of this occurs because we earned or deserved it; it is all a gift of God's grace." ***