he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
We are all by nature greedy for power, unwilling to submit to anyone, and we saw the magistrates opposed to Christ and thought them unworthy of honor. Paul commands subjection to rulers and obedience to their laws and edicts not as optional, but as a general duty binding on all believers.
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Commenting on Titus 3:1-15
Ministers must remind people of their duties as God reminds them through us; forgetfulness is common. Magistracy is God's ordinance for good, and Christians must submit willingly and for conscience' sake, not merely from fear, so that enemies cannot slander the faith as seditious.
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Commenting on Titus 3:1-8
Works of righteousness, even the best ones wrought in faith after conversion, have no part in bringing about salvation; it is mercy alone that moves God to save. His mercy is natural to Him, but flows through the blood and righteousness of Christ, and is altogether sovereign and free.
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