GOD’S AMAZING GRACE

The Book of Titus #5

Keith O’Connor

Woodland Church

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

(Titus 2:7-8, NLT) “And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us”

Be an example to others, a pattern of good works in everything we do.

(Titus 2:9-10, NLT) “Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way”

Believers are called to honor authority, work faithfully, and live with integrity in whatever responsibilities they have. As followers of Christ, our work ethic, honesty, and attitude should stand out in a way that reflects Him.

(Titus 2:11-15, NLT) “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds. You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say”

God’s

Riches

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Christ’s

Expense

1.  God’s grace teaches us how we should live

(Titus 2:11-12, NLT) “For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.  And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God”

a.  God’s grace has been revealed to us (Titus 2:11)

• Jesus came to bring salvation

b.  God’s grace changes us (Titus 2:12)

• God’s grace teaches us to turn from godless living

• God’s grace teaches us to turn from sinful pleasures

• Sanctification is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in believers who have been set apart in Christ, as He continues to make us more like Jesus

• God’s grace teaches us to live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God

2.  God’s grace teaches us where we should look

(Titus 2:13 NLT) “While we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed”

a.  God’s grace teaches us what to look for: The Blessed Hope

b.  God’s grace teaches us who to look for: Our Great God and Savior, Jesus Christ

3.  God’s grace teaches us who is Lord

(Titus 2:14, NLT) “He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds”

a.  Jesus gave His life for us

b.  Jesus frees us from every kind of sin

c.  Jesus cleanses us

d.  Jesus calls us His own people

e.  Jesus makes us eager to do good works

4.  God’s grace teaches us what we should learn

(Titus 2:15, NLT) “You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say”

a.  We learn sound doctrine

b.  We learn to encourage

c.  We learn to correct when necessary

d.  We learn to speak the truth with authority

Growthwork

1.  Is God’s grace actively transforming your life?

2.  Are you living in anticipation of the return of Christ?

3.  Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to shape you into the person God has called you to be?