~ Three Stages of Grace in One Passage
~
The Salvation Grace Brings Us
~ “For the grace of God that brings salvation
has appeared to all men…” (Titus 2:11).
The Lessons Grace Teaches Us
~ “…teaching us that, denying ungodliness
and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the
present age…” (Titus 2:12).
The Hope Grace Gives Us
~ “…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
2:13-14).
Summary ~
Salvation comes first by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8). Second is instruction teaching us how to live
God-like lives. Finally, we wait the
consummation of the full measure of grace in glory with God forever.
~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW
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