Relation of Justification to Regeneration
R. W. Hamilton, D. D. Titus 3:4-7 But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared,… Justification is a qualification of title; regeneration of nature. Justification alters the relative character; regeneration the personal. Justification reconciles us to the Divine favour; regeneration to the Divine service. Justification removes every obstacle of law; regeneration every obstacle of disposition. Justification destroys the incapacity of guilt; regeneration the resistance of depravity. Justification makes us one with God in acceptance; regeneration makes us one with Him in will. Justification opens heaven; regeneration causes us to walk in its white. Justification furnishes the song of deliverance; regeneration teaches us to modulate it. (R. W. Hamilton, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, WEB: But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,