For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. Titus 2:11-15

Today we look at some powerful words and revelation from the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” God has become flesh in our Lord Jesus Christ, those who deny the Trinity deny the Word of God. Salvation has appeared to everyone, the Word became Flesh and dwelled among us, Christ was not just another man or prophet, Jesus Christ is God in human form.

What did The Lord Jesus teach us? As it is written in the Word of God, “denying ungodliness and worldly lusts” This idea we just say we are a Christian and continue to live in our sins is unBiblical. The liberal , progressive, watered down gospel of today saves nobody, as Jesus said “Unless you are Born Again, you can’t see the Kingdom of Heaven” (John 3:3) You must be reborn , you must be regenerated by the Holy Spirit, you can’t remain dead in your sins and alive in Christ (Ephesians 2)

How should we live? As it is written, “ we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world”  There should be evidence of our conversion, there should be fruits of the Holy Spirit being produced, if you continue to live like the world, dead in your sins, then what did Jesus save you from? Christ came to set you free , not keep you in bondage of sin (John 8) If the Holy Spirit is truly living inside of you, then how can there be no fruit of the Holy Spirit being produced? (Galatians 5)

So what is our hope? As it is written “looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” Again notice the Apostle Paul literally calls Jesus Christ God. Secondly, all our hope is in Jesus Christ and not ourselves. We have this living hope, because Christ is Risen, Christ has overcome the world and the grave, we have Victory in Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior

What did Christ do for us? “He gave himself for us” Christ died for our sins, why? “That He might redeem us” Christ justified us before The Father by paying the penalty for our sins. And then notice what Christ did, “And purify for Himself his own special people” Christ baptized us with the Holy Spirit, regenerating us and setting us apart as His Church, the Children of God

The Apostle Paul ends with instructions “Speak these things” Preach the true and undefiled gospel, Repent of your sins and put your faith in our Lord Jesus Christ for salvation, who died for you, redeemed you, and purified you , Amen!