Indeed.
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. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 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, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Titus 3
Thank for posting a section of Scripture which clearly affirms that baptism does now save you through the resurrection of Christ, which clearly affirms the common faith.
Here is the citation you cited with two día/genitive constructs in
bold. Dia plus the genitive indicate
means. Thus "He saved us through the means of "the bath of new birth and regeneration of the Holy Spirit." And the means by which He poured that out is through Jesus Christ.
" 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. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 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, 6 whom he poured out on us generously
through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Titus 3"
You may have already noticed how what Paul wrote is the same thing as that section of Acts 2 but in different words. Here is the relevant section from Acts 2.
"“32.
This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. 33. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted,
and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath
shed forth [poured out] this, which ye now see and hear...
38. Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized [
passive] every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ
for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 39. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.” (Act 2:38-39, KJVA) (Act 2:32-33...38-39, KJVA)
Please note who is acting and the action which occurs.