Pastor Preston Hancock
Titus 2:11-15

The thought of joining God’s work of redeeming the world can seem either intimidating or optional unless we understand:

1. God’s plan for redeeming a broken world is an invitation to experience His undeserved favor which He has made known, visibly and concretely (vs. 11; Genesis 12: 1-4; John 1:14). It is made visible in us as it:
• trains us so we lead lives that mirror His character in the present. (vs. 12)
• directs our hopes for completion towards Christ’s future return when He will be proved right. (vs. 13)
2. Jesus Christ gave Himself to create a special people who would belong to Him and display God’s grace. This group of people:
• are released from the consequences of a defiant, “go-it-alone” attitude.
• are forgiven, free from shame, ready for action!
• are marked by an enthusiasm for doing what is ethical and admirable. (vs.14)

We participate in God’s Mission when we:

3. embrace God’s work in and among us – leaning on and learning from Him.
4. give ourselves – doing good works AND speaking with conviction about the life transformation Christ brings.
5. live so others know this mission matters, holding one another accountable. (vs. 15)

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