Titus 2:11-12 
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 

Application: 

In light of what Paul wrote in Titus 2:1–10, all people are within the reach of God’s hope for salvation (2:11). No one is beyond God’s rescue, no matter who they are or what they’ve done. In fact, the “worst” people in society are exactly those whom God seeks for his rescue project. 

The grace of God has appeared (2:11)—that is, it has emerged from the shadows of the law (see John 1:15–17, Galatians 4:4-5). Grace is not just a doctrine; it’s a person. And grace has a name: Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior, who says to all, “Come to me” (2:13). Grace grows us in godliness and strengthens our victory over sin.

Jesus gave himself on the cross to redeem us from all lawlessness (2:14). In other words, through his death, Jesus paid the price to free us from slavery to sin. So, how should redeemed people live? Though they wait for the return of Jesus (2:13), they wait actively, not passively. 

God’s grace teaches and empowers us to deny godlessness and embrace the godly way (2:12). Only by adopting a godly perspective and being eager to do good works (2:14) can believers see the power of heaven at work in their earthly lives. Good works are the divinely approved acts that benefit people and bring glory to God.

God’s grace is personified in the person and work of Jesus Christ and is the basis and foundation for both justification and sanctification, since it enables the good works we are commanded to perform.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1304-1305.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write articles glorifying God. I invite you to view this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have written is true. Always consult with your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be some grammatical or spelling errors present. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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