July 1

Titus 2:11–12 (NIV84)
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

Here is some good doctrine. The grace (favor) of God that brings salvation (deliverance) has appeared (made apparent) to all men. Why does God bring such favor on all, (meaning all) men? Because God loves all men and wants them to come to the knowledge of Christ.

1 Timothy 2:4 (NIV84)
4 who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Why else would the favor of God display his salvation? If it was to be able to condemn man would it be favor?

Here is what the revelation of deliverance (salvation) brings us to; it instructs us with the intent of forming proper habits – what habits? Saying no to the stuff that will kill us! It also teaches us to say yes to the things that will bring us life. This favor that shows us salvation keeps on showing us how “great a salvation” we have, and in turn that automatically teaches us to live for Christ – for life! How uncomplicated!