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, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
Titus 2:11-14
Some preachers struggle with presenting the gospel in just one hour. Others can adequately cover the main points in about a half hour and maybe a few can get the job done in ten or fifteen minutes. In Titus 2, Paul nails every important question in only four verses.
1. What is the underlying power of salvation? The grace of God.
2. Who can be saved? Everybody.
3. What are we saved from? The power and self- destruction of our ungodly and worldly lusts.
4. What life changes should we expect as a result of our salvation? We should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present evil age.
5. How did Jesus save us? He gave Himself to redeem us from our desire to sin.
6. Why did Christ give His life to save us from our sin? It was the only way to purify, for Himself, His own special people
7. (The last question is one that should be answered in every meaningful presentation of the gospel) Who is Jesus Christ?
He is Our Great God and Savior.
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