Grace in One Sentence Titus 2:1-6

Titus 2:11-15 (ESV) 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people,12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Titus 2:11-15 (New King James) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 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.15 Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new New Life (“that we should live”)

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new New Life (“that we should live”) Head – soberly,

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new New Life (“that we should live”) Head – soberly, Hands – righteously,

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new New Life (“that we should live”) Head – soberly, Hands – righteously, Heart – godly, Christ: the Sun of our Solar System

The Grace of God in 1 sentence a Saving Grace : Grace to make you new New Life (“that we should live”) Head – soberly, Hands – righteously, Heart – godly, Christ: the Sun of our Solar System New Anticipation ( Life after death ) (v13) waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of our Saviour

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real!

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real! Epiphany: “God’s Grace” is not a man-made idea

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real! Epiphany: “God’s Grace” is not a man-made idea God gave Himself (13,14)

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real! Epiphany: “God’s Grace” is not a man-made idea God gave Himself (13,14) G.R.A.C.E. = God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real! Epiphany: “God’s Grace” is not a man-made idea God gave Himself (13,14) G.R.A.C.E. = God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense The Mega-God who Epiphanies… … on the cross

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Appearing Grace : It’s for Real! Epiphany: “God’s Grace” is not a man-made idea God gave Himself (13,14) G.R.A.C.E. = God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense The Mega-God who Epiphanies… … on the cross This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Identity-Giving Grace : New Ownership

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Identity-Giving Grace : New Ownership A People : for His own possession (14) to Redeem us from … and Cleanse us to …

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Identity-Giving Grace : New Ownership A People : for His own possession (14) to Redeem us from … and Cleanse us to … A People : “renouncing” themselves

The Grace of God in 1 sentence an Identity-Giving Grace : New Ownership A People : for His own possession (14) to Redeem us from … and Cleanse us to … A People : “renouncing” themselves Identity: “Zealot”

You can be renewed The Grace of God has appeared – Let it appear again. You need an Epiphany … Stop looking at yourself - look to the cross.