Verse 11: “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men”
The universality of God's grace is emphasised in this verse. The undeserved love and favour of God, which leads to salvation, is referred to as the "grace of God." All of humanity now has access to this grace because of Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection.
Verse 12: “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world”
This verse illustrates the ability of God's grace to transform. It instructs followers to eschew "worldly lusts"—that is, immoral cravings and temptations—and "ungodliness," which is defined as anything that is against God's character. Rather, believers are expected to live their lives in a way that is "godly" (representing God's nature), "righteously" (according to God's standards), and "soberly" (self-controlled).
Verse 13: “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ”
The expectation of Christ's second coming is mentioned in this verse. "Blessed hope" describes the happy expectancy of Jesus' return. It is urged of believers to live in anticipation of the "glorious appearing" of Jesus, the God-man and Saviour.
Verse 14: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works”
This verse emphasises the reason of Jesus' atonement. In order to "redeem us from all iniquity" (release us from sin) and "purify unto himself a peculiar people" (form a unique group of people devoted to Him), He "gave himself" (killed on the cross). These individuals are distinguished by their fervour for "good works"—deeds that honour and glorify God.
The core of the Christian faith is summed up in these passages from Titus 2:11–14: the need to live a reformed life, the hope of Christ's second coming, and the goal of Jesus' atonement, which is to establish a people committed to good deeds.
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