Grace Occasions Anticipation for Jesus’ Glory
Vanoverloop examines Titus 2:13-14 to demonstrate how God's sovereign grace in salvation produces both present godliness and future hope in Christ's return. The article explores the connection between redemptive grace, holy living, and believers' anticipation of Christ's glorious appearing, offering careful exegetical observations on the text's key terms and theological implications.
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:13, 14 The above text is part of the reason why the teachings of salvation by sovereign, particular grace are to be evidenced in a life of godliness. Paul had just detailed the godliness in verses 2-10, and then he began giving the reason in verse 11....
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