so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 3:7)
As mentioned previously, we are not justified by our works, or by anything we have done, but by His grace alone (Sola gratia). Only those who have been justified through the grace of God become [...]
whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, (Titus 3:6)
God poured out richly, or overwhelms us with, mercy through the death of His son. Too many people serve a small God, or rather, their small god serves them. God gives grace, faith, hope and love abundantly.
He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, (Titus 3:5)
When Paul writes concerning salvation, it is personal. Notice the us. He used similar language earlier in his letter (Titus 2:12,14). When WE [...]
But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, (Titus 3:4)
But
A time before, a time after. A thought before, a thought after. The “but” should be highlighted every time you come across it. It represents a turning point in thought.
We once were also in a depraved state (Titus 3:3) BUT…
Something [...]
Albert Mohler posted an article this morning titled Has God Called You? Discerning the Call to Preach.
The Unashamed Workman has had a number of good posts in the last week on preaching: Living The Gospel Or Just Preaching It?, “The Preacher’s Priorities” – Tim Bridges, and Bunyan – What It Means to Be A Preacher.
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