Titus 3:3-8

At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds

 of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy,

being hated and hating one another.  But when the kindness and love

of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous

things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the

washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out

on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been

 justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.